It took Tyrion a few seconds to realize that Duncan had just mentioned a fleeting encounter with the Frost Queen, and his astonishment was evident.
Duncan was not surprised by this reaction; he just shook his head lightly, "My 'encounter' with her was quite special; it did not occur within the normal timeline. You could say that I had once delved into the cracks of history and observed Lei Nora from the perspective of a bystander—in the official annals of history, I never made contact with the Frost Queen."
Tyrion furrowed his brows, apparently trying to understand the profound implications of these words. Then, with a subtle change in his eyes that masked all emotion, he looked up at Duncan, "Why are you interested in matters pertaining to the Frost Queen? Is it because of that brief encounter, or because of... this puppet who calls herself 'Alice'? Did she tell you anything?"
