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in full bloom

Rating: M

Status: WIP

Chapter: 3/8

Series: Part 2 of "We Could Live Together"

Tags: Post-Episode 6x09 | Established Relationship | AU Canon Divergent | R Plus L Equals J | Post-ADWD | Flashbacks | Mystery

Summary:

What comes after love is found and reforged? Years after her campaign in Meereen, Daenerys Targaryen stands at the Wall beside the man she once nearly lost to his secrets—Jon Snow. Through her forgiveness, they’ve overcome estrangement, and have marched their armies north to rebuild and prepare for a war with the dead. But the Wall has never been a safe place. When rumors swirl and old debts stir, they begin to suspect that their very presence might unravel the fragile peace. Suddenly, everything but their bond becomes uncertain. But nothing is ever truly lost. It may be Jon’s waking dragon—the one he’s tried to temper within—that guides them through the storm. And in the warmth of their bond, new life blooms. -- A tale of tender hope and new beginnings.

Chapter 3: “Nothing Is Ever Truly Lost” In the present: Rumors of a nearby haunting precede a quiet visit to the room where Jon was reborn, bringing to the surface shared losses and enduring love. In the past: Victarion grows belligerent after the arrival of a foreign envoy. As the Council of Fire debates the cost of conquest, Dany wrestles with the truth behind a childhood sanctuary—but chooses her own terms. In the present: As the feast approaches, so does the realm’s scrutiny. When Dany falters, Jon offers grace and a future they still dare to claim. (warning: explicit scenes)

Read it here on ao3.

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I'm the #1 hater of the last seasons of Game of Thrones, but since the books aren't finished, I have to sit and brainrot the ending myself

I see the first meeting of Daenerys and Sansa only like this and no other

Sansa could have defended the independence of the North, but she would never have played the game the way she did in the series - competing, accusing and disrespecting the woman who helped save her homeland. She might have mixed feelings, but Cersei, Margaery, Petyr, and others taught her not to act as openly as her father (which is why Sansa is still wearing an armor-like vest and carrying a dagger haha) Perhaps Sansa would have continued to be imbued with sympathy for Daenerys and even insisted on her marriage to John in order to strengthen the position of the North. Well, in short, in the series, her arc is as cringely finished as possible, I don't expect the books to be completed, so I have fun with pictures in my head

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My point is I've lived through every possible Tuesday.

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Hannibal (2013-2015)

1x10 || 3x13

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Sauron first age: i cannot believe i lost to a half elf half maiya

Sauron second age 1: I cannot believe I lost my beauty due to Elros ' s kids

Sauron second age 2: Elrond is in the army? Shit oh no

Sauron third age: Elrohir and Elladan .... At mY gATeS ? WITH AN ARMY? YOU ARE FCKING KIDDING ME NOT AGAIN

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Finally finished this painting!

"Stealing a Silmaril" - acrylics on paper (wips on patreon)

“Then Lúthien catching up her winged robe sprang into the air, and her voice came dropping down like rain into pools, profound and dark. She cast her cloak before his eyes, and set upon him a dream, dark as the outer Void where once he walked alone.”

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PARKS AND RECREATION | 4.04

Bonus:

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happy fanfic writer appreciation day to EVERYONE who has ever posted a fic, tried to write a fic, wanted to write a fic but didn’t think your writing was “good enough” to be shared (between you and me, it is!!!) because ALL of you make this fandom better with your creativity and beautiful words, whether you know it or not. thank you!!!!!!!!!! ❣️❣️❣️

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Elderflower tea and orange blossom honey 🍯 🌼

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I’m telling her about my first love.

OUR BLUES (2022)

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At the beginning of the series, Jon Snow believed that a King should have a certain image, and that's why he was disappointed by the appearance of King Robert. He thought that a King should fit the ideal of masculine Warrior- Leader. In his opinion, Ser Jaime Lannister looked more the part than King Robert:

Next had come King Robert himself, with Lady Stark on his arm. The king was a great disappointment to Jon. His father had talked of him often: the peerless Robert Baratheon, demon of the Trident, the fiercest warrior of the realm, a giant among princes. Jon saw only a fat man, red-faced under his beard, sweating through his silks. He walked like a man half in his cups.

Ser Jaime Lannister was twin to Queen Cersei; tall and golden, with flashing green eyes and a smile that cut like a knife. He wore crimson silk, high black boots, a black satin cloak. On the breast of his tunic, the lion of his House was embroidered in gold thread, roaring its defiance. They called him the Lion of Lannister to his face and whispered "Kingslayer" behind his back.

Jon found it hard to look away from him. This is what a king should look like, he thought to himself as the man passed.

Both descriptions are superficial, based only on their appearances because Jon didn't speak with either of them. And while Robert is indeed far from the ideal leader, Jon didn't arrived on that conclusion by being observant.

At the end of the same chapter, Jon has a very important conversation with Tyrion, one that challenges the way he views things. And that's why he makes that comment:

When he opened the door, the light from within threw his shadow clear across the yard, and for just a moment Tyrion Lannister stood as tall as a king.

At that moment, he observes that it takes more than appearance to make a good King/leader and thus why he considers Tyrion who just offered him wise advise standing "as tall as a king".

Jon doesn't automatically letting go of his prejudices on how an ideal leader should look like. When he first meets Mance Rayder, he mistakenly thinks that either Styr or Tormund is the King of the free folk because those two have the traditional masculine warrior look which Jon considers as an indication of leadership.

Both the white-bearded man and the bald one were warriors, that was plain to Jon at a glance. These two are more dangerous than Rattleshirt by far. He wondered which was Mance Rayder.

Thanks to his experiences, Jon gradually changes his views on how a leader should be.

Here are his thoughts after he has become Lord Commander himself:

The Night's Watch needed leaders with the wisdom of Maester Aemon, the learning of Samwell Tarly, the courage of Qhorin Halfhand, the stubborn strength of the Old Bear, the compassion of Donal Noye.

Speaking of Donal Noye, Jon at the beginning of the series wouldn't think much about the fighting skills of a man with only one arm. But after spending time with him on the Night's Watch, seeing him as a mentor and watching how he fought on the siege against the Free folk that's what he says about him:

"He died on the sword of a brave man named Donal Noye."

Aye? Some great lord was he, this Donal Noye? One of your shiny knights in their steel smallclothes?"

"A blacksmith. He only had one arm."

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THE MANY MOTHERS OF JON SNOW

"You are your mother's trueborn son of Lannister."

"Am I?" the dwarf replied, sardonic. "Do tell my lord father. My mother died birthing me, and he's never been sure."

"I don't even know who my mother was," Jon said.

"Some woman, no doubt. Most of them are."

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It's my birthday!! :3 I would love to see precious Malec moments, so let's play a game for as long as it is fun for us! :D Reblog and add ONE Malec (or Magnus or Alec) quote. You cannot reply to your own post. :D Oh, it does not have to be accurate. :) Well... you can add it even to reply, if you don't want to reblog. :)

I start:

“So I'm your first ever Shadowhunter, huh?" Alec said when they separated at last. "You're my first so many things, Alec Lightwood.”

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Two kinds of people.

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“Dragons plant no trees” but hasn’t Dany already planted trees based on what we see in ADWD, specifically in Tyrion chapters. We see how she’s planted the seed of revolution. I think people take Jorahs words as gospel and I don’t understand why when this chapter is Daenerys subconscious insecurities being brought out. Same thing with Jon when he has that dream about “not belonging” in the Winterfell crypts. Of course he belongs there, he’s always belonged that’s just what he subconsciously believes but that doesn’t mean that it’s true in my opinion. Anyway the main point I’m trying to make is that Daenerys has planted trees. She’s also not the first dragon to plant trees either. It’s like people forget all of history with the Targaryens so they can keep them as this ontologically, evil family. Alyssane, Daeron II, Egg, Baelor Breakspear, and more absolutely planted trees. Dragons can absolutely plant trees and I’d argue that Dany has planted the most important tree of all.

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Snowstorm x Veil again:)