[ many have said exactly that and yet alayne worries. help that is given without aught in return is a debt and others may recall these debts later on. still, arya and bran are have her concerned, nearly panicked (a girl I knew have lost them both once, see.) and in her fear, she forgets her previous worries. ]

Mayhaps, Lucy, if you would be good enough. I ask for a simple favor, aid in watching over two children, kin of a friend of mine from my realm.