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Dagon gave a sardonic smile. "Harren..." He did not finish the sentence. He watched Lothston regard his daughters. "Aye, three fair maidens have blessed my House this many a year." His heart was warmed to look upon them himself. "Ladies." He said softly, and they presented themselves each in turn to the Riverlander knight.
The eldest Hretha was conscious of Greenlander custom and had taught the others likewise, alas she had missed the nuances. She was a lady and this man a knight, and therefore no curtsy was required to one of lower status. "Welcome to the Isles, Ser Lothston and to ancient Pyke. I hope you take back a good record of our House and folk when you return."
Helya, blue-eyed and some years younger added "If my father allows we would be delighted to speak with you and learn more of your country for we have not travelled and have a great interest in the world beyond the Isles." Her eyes were brave but she had dimples that made her look sweet, rather than sharp, this only made her more surprising when she showed those sides of herself.
Skinny Qaela, the youngest sighed and said nothing at her curtsy. Helya gave her a hard look.
Darkhaired Hretha distracted everyone by adding, "Ser I do very much enjoy horses but until father's trade with the Reach becomes fully enacted next year, I will not see a true Greenlander steed for a while yet. I would be very happy if you would allow me to see your mount before you leave." She gauged her father's expression, which told her that she was old enough to make her own decisions.