[It was a noble goal, one that would give Hilde a great deal of difficulty. Niceties were deeply ingrained in her, she didn't know exactly how not to rely on them.]

That's very kind of you to say. [There was another nicety.] I have not seen many others in the Horizon. I near forgot that others were here at all. It is so quiet.

[That is a good reminder, even if Alicent doubts that she'll feel comforted by that.]

Then I must try to remind myself too.