Elia laughed. It was good to know rhumors were sometimes accurate- Alais sounded exactly like a scholar. "That's because too many in Westeros can't be bothered with what's gone on beyond their borders. You'd be hard-pressed to find anyone who knows which of the cities holds the Step-stones, much less the Disputed Lands. The tale of Lysene and Volantian history runs a bit... differently," she said with a half smile.
"Oh gods," Elia said with distaste. "Little wonder you've been avoiding such company. I promise you that we will not be quite so tiresome. From your sister's words, I would guess it's a bit bothersome after the quiet of your Eyrie, especially."