[ Poison was the coward's way. The Usurper's way, prior to his own death. To have a Day-One attack her so subtly to cause embarrassment? An insult, a scratch against her pride--more so because she was foolish enough to be paying so little attention.

And that's the real reason for being so perturbed. ]

I did. [ A note of tiredness in her tone, faint, but still there. ] The brooch was strong enough to ward off its effects. Jon stabbed me with his as well.

[ Stabbed being the keyword. She'd felt as if he were poking her with Longclaw, not a teensy needle. But regarding his questions: ]

I'll live. A minor house caused the offense. Yhych.