Vianna Arryn sounded intriguing, but Hester's mention of her older brother caught Elia's attention. She smiled, thinking of her own brothers.
"Indeed, the trek is long enough without coming through a plague. I don't wonder at some being late."
"You sense of humor has so far shown itself to be delightful," Elia reassured her. "I'm eager to meet your brother and sister- if they are half as lively, then there is hope for this court after all. We Martells tend to prefer more frivolity than the Northron lords would like, and it's nice to meet those with whom one can jest and not feel as if one is talking to a wall."