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HOUSE OF THE DRAGON 2.07 "The Red Sowing"

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The way he says Nyra brings a calm to her she hadn't felt in a very long time. Few people used it with her, and the Princess liked it that way — but she'd heard it less and less these days, pinpointing the very last to some years prior. After he'd left, of course, but she can recall how the last time he called her Nyra was one of the last times. Until now. “ Walk with me, ” She uses a commanding tone for appearances, but loops her arm with his and walks off, away from the wandering eyes of those who would certainly run off and tattle on this innocent display to the Queen.

Once she's certain they're alone, hidden away in her personal quarters with a husband and sons off training, Rhaenyra throws her arms around his neck, pulling him into a rather tight hug. “ Now you can know how I've truly missed you. ” She says into his shirt, inhaling his new yet familiar scent. He was the same, yet different. Just as she was.

“ You must tell me everything. I cannot wait another second more. ” Rhaenyra pulls back, her hands resting on his upper arms as she looks up at him with the happiest smile she's been able to muster since the birth of her son, Lucerys. “ The years have been kind to you, Howl. You are even more handsome than I remember. ” Very forward of her, she knows. But the feelings she harbored as a teenager slowly have started to return, and she could only hope the ones he felt would start to return as well.

There would be the explaining of her situation with her and her husband — there would be the promising not to divulge their situation, the being okay with being hidden thing as well. Perhaps she's getting ahead of herself. “ How was your training? How were your travels? There are so many questions, I fear I won't have enough time to ask them all before we run out of time. ”

it    has    been    a    few    years    since    he    last    found    himself    in    the    castle    ,    &    truthfully    so    ,    he    regrets    leaving    the    way    he    did.    howl    thought    it    for    the    best    ,    considering    the    circumstances    he    found    himself    in at the time    ,    but    while    things    for    him    ended    up    working    out    in    the    end    ,    not    the    same    can    be    said    for    the    dear    princess.    he's    heard    of    her    marriage to laenor    &    then    the    whispers    many    speak    upon    the    legitimacy    of    her    children.    why    so    many    people    seem    to    care    about    such    details    is    beyond    him    ,    as    no    one    has    the    right    to    question    or    judge    someone    for    their    choices    when    they    barely    have    any    to    make.    when    he    was    approached    by    the    hand    of    the    king    to    return    to    the    castle    to    help    with    his    health    problems    ,    he    was    more    than    willing    to    oblige    ,    both    happy    to    help    the    peaceful    king    ,    but    more    so    for    the    chance    to    see    rhaenyra    &    see    how    the    princess    was    getting    on    despite    the    harsh    words    many    speak    about    her.

howl    enters    the    castle    &    is    greeted    happily    by    many    of    the    servants    &    knights.    the    maesters    are    respectful    &    acknowledge    his    presence    ,    though    he    realizes    the    tension    hanging    between    his    old    colleagues    ,    especially    given    the    fact    that    he    originally    planned    to    be    a    maester    all    those    years    ago    before    everything    changed.    then    ,    without    warning    &    like    a    flash    of    welcomed    light    that    creeps    through    a    window    in    the    morning    ,    there    is    rhaenyra    ,    as    beautiful    &    resplendent    as    ever    ,    holding    to    her    title    as    the    realm's    delight    effortlessly.    ❝    nyra.    ❞    his    private nickname    for her falls    from    his    lips    despite    knowing    the    improperness    of    it    ,    but    he    makes    due    with    a    quick    bow    in    greeting    &    then    admits    to    having    missed    her    ,    glad    that    she    return    the    sentiment    &    even    seems    eager    to    continue    to    speak    with    him.    howl    feared    she    might    have    not    wanted    to    see    him    ,    perhaps    angered    by    his    need    to    leave all those years ago    ,    but    perhaps    she    has    forgive    him    for    all    that    .    .    .    or    perhaps    she    truly    was    alone    in    the    castle.

❝    princess    .    .    .    i    wish    i    could    express    just    how    delighted    i    am    to    see    you.    ❞    he    allows    his    smile    to    grow    wide    &    toothy    ,    similar    to    the    way    it    did    when    they    were    younger    ,    when    he    foolishly    flirted    with    her    despite    knowing    the    risks    &    knowing    his    former    vows.    offering    the princess    his    arm    ,    he    waits    before    continuing    to    walk    side    by    side    with    her    ,    his    heart    aglow    just    by    being    at    her    side.    he    feels    like    he    could    walk    on    air.    ❝    i    will    tell    you    everything    &    anything you want.    it's    been    quite    a    few    years    &    i've    changed    &    grown    a    lot    ,    as    have    you.    ❞    he    sighs    ,    turning    his    head    to    look    at    her    properly.    ❝    you    truly    have    taken    after    your    mother    ,    rhaenyra.    you    look    radiant    .    .    .    a    fresh    breath    of    air    ,    if    i    may    be    so    bold.    ❞

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It is a question she has already prepared to be asked, and it is a valid one. She recognizes him as the son of the men she's come to visit and ask for help, one who apparently has caught onto the situation she faces much faster than she has expected. Rhaenyra watches the young boy, tall with dark hair like her own sons. “ I take no offense to it, do not worry. ” She smiles at him, motioning for him to begin to walk with her.

“ When I was first made heir, all the lords of the seven kingdoms where I rule swore their fealty to me. Due to some . . . mishaps, you could say, another was named in my stead by people who have vehemently opposed me since the day I was made crown princess. ” She pulls her lips into a thin line, clearing her throat as her pace slows. “ Anyone who has dared oppose the usurper is brought to the blade and slaughtered. It is for this reason I seek allies outside of my home. ”

in  silence  he  steps  from  the  shadows  ,     seeming  to  materialize  almost  from  thin  air  despite  the  height  of  him.   vandred  paces  a  circle  around  @rhaenyrsa  curiously  ,   hands  folded  behind  his  back  ,   head  tilted.           ❛❛  you've  come  a  long  way  just  to  find  allies  for  your  war.   ❜❜            evidently  ,   he's  been  lurking  the  shadows  more  often  than  perhaps  even  his  fathers  realize———already  in  the  know  about  this  stranger's  intentions  ,   the  battle  over  titles  and  claims.   its  strange  to  him.   that  doesn't  happen  here  ,   not  in  nydia.   and  never  with  his  own  half-siblings:   he  loves  them  far  too  much.

the  young  prince's  pacing  stops  in  front  of  rhaenyra  ,   a  nod  offered  to  her  in  greeting.     he  quirks  a  brow.          ❛❛  i  don't  mean  this  to  be  cruel  ,   offensive  ,   but  why  is  it  you  don't  have  enough  allies  back  home  ?  ❜❜

[rhaenyrsa]

RHAENYRA TARGARYEN + her coronation outfit Season 1, Episode 10, "The Black Queen" Season 2, Episode 4, "The Red Dragon and the Gold"

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He’s like her — at least in the sense that they were both accustomed to something of a higher caliber than what they were currently slumming in. There’s dirt and blood under her nails, dried mud smeared on her cheek. If she were home, a warm bath would be drawn, where she’d sit until it cooled completely. Rhaenyra glances over at her new traveling companion, a hint of a grin on her face at the promise of a new sky and a future where her mind was still her own.

“ I shall hold you to it. ” She purses her lips slightly, glancing back up at the sky. What he says after makes her inwardly cringe, though she supposes it’s a rather common assumption. As a young girl, she’d have agreed. There was King’s Landing, Dragonstone, and the sky. Anything else simply didn’t cut it. She was no longer that little girl, unimpressed by the simple pleasures of life. And even if she was, she didn’t have a choice now.

Rhaenyra lets out a quiet sigh, running her hands over her dusty skirt as she glances at the fire. “ I may be a future queen, but I still live in just one city. ” She leans close to him, eyebrow arched. “ Would you believe I haven't traveled most of my kingdom? I know more of this one than my own. It's really pathetic if you think about it too much. ” Her father was overprotective, she might say. Instead of letting her train too much with the blade, she had her nose in books. It seemed useless now. “ At least I can say I'm well traveled now. Too bad it had to happen at the hands of a mind flayer. ”

astarion deliberated upon the vastness of the universe above. to think, they were a tiny spec in the grand architecture of it all ( or so the philosophers and weave-inclined told ) and yet, they were all self-obsessed, self-serving. he leans back on the heels of his palms, watching the twinkling lights and feeling a strange sense of inner peace. before this, before the whole mess with the tadpoles, he only ever glimpsed the night sky when he was pursuing marks. then, the sight was ever a brief thing and never to be admired. if he looked at the stars, any number of fantasies could become a reality and all would fail him. the horrors persevered and he would be left wondering― why him.

“  look for the good? that's your 'better' metaphor? ” he sneers, cheek to shoulder as he turns his head to look at her; a future queen, with her skirts in disarray and her knees tucked to her chest. if he squints, he discerns a smear of dirt from their travels upon her cheek. an amusing sight, for one who so delighted in the rebellious. he lets the former conversation drop, thinking not to divulge her in his depressing backstory when the stars were so beautiful.

“  no, no. the outer city is hardly suited to my tastes, ” from rivington, the inner city wasn't a far walk, assuming they wouldn't have to contest with the guards parked out front. security wasn't usually so tight, but with all the inner machinations going on there was little room to be surprised. “  before cazador, i used to live in the upper city ... it's been so long, i couldn't tell you exactly where. although, i can tell you that the view there is spectacular. stars included. i might even show you, assuming we don't sprout tentacles in the meantime. ” if that wasn't an interminable concern of theirs. astarion laughs, “  wouldn't that be just our luck? ”

a cruel twist of fate, to be sure. but then, for him at least, fate had only ever spun in such a way. “  i suppose the city will look rather dull in comparison to a kingdom. ”

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HOUSE OF THE DRAGON & THE SONG OF ICE & FIRE 1.01 "The Heirs of the Dragon" | 2.04 "The Red Dragon and the Gold"

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have you seen her today. now you have

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have you seen her today. now you have

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YOU'RE SERVING FACE. YOU'RE STUCK ON A SHIP AFTER GETTING A TADPOLE IN UR BRAIN AND YOU'RE SERVING FACE.

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This was a new thing for her, as it was for everyone, she assumed. However, on top of having this . . . tadpole, she believed they called it, inside of her head, she was in a new land. This is what she gets for leaving King's Landing. She was told to wait, and now she's stranded, her beloved dragon's whereabouts unknown, and all she can do is follow these people around until there's a cure. Then, she'll worry about making it home.

He was odd, a seemingly fearless thing with a penchant for both backstabbing and constantly being afraid of being backstabbed. Still, he makes his way over to the fire and Rhaenyra makes room for him. Astarion was his name, she remembers, lips pressed together as he sits beside her.

“ At least we can see the stars from here. I, for one, thought I might never see them again. ” She misses the view from her home — though, she must admit, the unobstructed view was beautiful. It was the same sky, but it was different. She liked it. “ When you look at the sky from my home, the lights of the city only let you see the brightest of stars. It's strange to think I'd never have seen this if none of this happened. ”

@palespawn: If you never saw the stars, candles were enough.

“ A lovely metaphor, but I could still see the sky, you know. ” She's able to finally crack a smile, pulling her legs up to her chest. Rather unladylike, but none of her future subjects were here to see it. “ I don't know. Maybe a better one would be, look for the good even in the worst situation? ” If they were turned to mind flayers, there would be no stars or candles. Just bad. “ Are you from here? Do the stars look like this where you live? ”

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You chafed at being prevented from action. Imagine my lot. I'm a dragonrider as well, with a war being fought over my ascension. And yet, I must wait here, always prudent, sending others to fight and be felled in my name.

RHAENYRA TARGARYEN in House of the Dragon – "Regent"

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There is little that can calm her now, save perhaps her own children. To hear what they endured at the hands of their uncle horrified her, to know that Alicent, her former friend, wished to disfigure her son over a mere accident left her feeling unsafe in the place where she should feel safest. And to think she was off, completely unaware of what had transpired! Her sons were chased with stones, her flesh and blood had their lives threatened and Alicent couldn't even care.

“ I know, sweet boy. ” She wraps her arms around him, softly exhaling as she does so. He is safe. Jacaerys is safe. Rhaenyra pulls back from their embrace, lithe fingers running through his dark hair as she breathes a shaky breath. “ Everything will be okay. I swear it. They will not and cannot harm you. ” She promises, seeking out his gaze. “ Are you alright? Do I need to fetch the Grand Maester? This cut . . . ” She grabs his face, turning it gently to observe her son's face more closely. “ I'm sorry I wasn't there to protect you. I will not let this happen again. ”

He has always been the weaker one. Aemond teased him for it relentlessly, and try as his big brother might, not even Jacaerys could protect Lucerys from the teasing. They were return to Dragonstone tomorrow now, the "Strong" boys going back into exile. Sitting in the bed he wished to always remain in, holding the sword given to him by his father — Lucerys shivered. The memory of Queen Alicent coming at him, taking the knife, aiming for his eye. He didn't mean it, he didn't mean to strike down his uncle's eye. He just wanted to protect Joffrey, to keep Jace out of the fire — and he was thinking of Rhaena. Years may have passed, but the sting remains.

" Mother? " He hears her, the soft footsteps of the one day queen. It's instant how she lightens the mood, soft as he realizes he's safe again. Protected. " I'm sorry. I didn't mean to cause you this much trouble. " i'm scared. i'm scared. i'm scared. " I never should have taken his eye I know. I wasn't thinking and look what I've done now. " @rhaenyrsa

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SENTENCE STARTERS FROM EPIC: THE MUSICAL - THE THUNDER SAGA

feel free to change/adjust sentences as needed !

SUFFERING

"don't you miss me?" "jump in the water and kiss me." "you know i'm afraid of the water." "i'll make sure that you are safe and sound." "i would take the suffering from you." "you know that i prefer my feet on the ground." "so, let's say i was on the run..." "oh noooo..." "how am i to get home?" "where am i supposed to go?" "well you asked, and now you know." "you know i'm too shy." "for you i would die." "can't you let me stay dry?" "we'll jump at the same time." "the things i do for you..."

DIFFERENT BEAST

"you've been trying to take my life this whole time!" "i know exactly what you are." "you didn't notice that your friends got snatched." "we are a different beast now." "we are the ones who feast now." "we won't take more suffering from you." "you are a threat no longer." "you pretended to be my wife, so i just played along." "spare us, please!" "nah, you wouldn't have spared me." "i made a mistake like this, it almost cost my life." "i can't take more risks." "throw their bodies back in the water." "kill them all!"

SCYLLA

"this is our only way home." "you're quiet today." "i've got a secret i can no longer keep." "you know that we are the same." "i'm so sorry." "we both know what it takes to survive." "we only care for ourselves." "we're lonely demons from hell." "something approaches." "drown in your sorrow and fears." "choke on your blood and your tears." "we must do what it takes to survive." "give up your honor and faith." "we are the same, you and i."

MUTINY

"tell me you did not know that would happen." "we didn't take a stand. we just ran." "say something!" "you have forced my hand." "lower your weapon." "don't make me fight you." "you know you'd have done the same." "if you want all the power, you must carry all the blame." "i am not letting you get in my way!" "how are we supposed to trust you now?" "your time has come, your luck's run out." "where are we?" "hunger is so heavy." "we're never gonna get to make it home, you know it's true." "i'm starving, my friend." "i'm tired, my friend." "how much longer must i go about my life like this?" "we can get home." "i'm just a man." "you've doomed us." "we're too late."

THUNDER BRINGER

"pride is a damsel in distress." "it's all the same when i apply all the pressure." "true nature will be revealed." "if i were to make you choose the lives of your men and crew or your own, why do i think they'd lose?" "you have passed your prime." "someone's gotta die today and you have got the final say." "please don't make me do this!" "i have to see her."

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Something Princess Rhaenyra would wear in court, pt 1/?

Elie Saab Fall 2005 Couture Fashion Show

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“ If I don't think that way, then what is the point of it all? ” A throne usurped from right beneath her, two lost children . . . it was a miracle she didn't hop on Syrax and fly away forever. It wouldn't help anything, though. Flying away wouldn't avenge her son or her daughter, or win her back her throne. Going out, building relationships and an army was the only way.

Part of her chose to come here because she knew Aegon never would — not with this uncommon way of life that he was accustomed to in Westeros. She didn't care much — perhaps she should thank her late husband for that. Her heart melted for them the moment she saw one of them, the prince consort, playing with his children. It reminded her of what she wished she could do. What she will do, once all this torment was over.

“ I certainly hope it's the latter. ” She doesn't find it wise to mask her intentions, not when there is so much on the line. “ And Rhaenyra is fine. I've never done well with those titles either. ” A little lie, one she doubts they'll ever catch her in. “ And speaking of them, what shall I call you? Victor, or your highness? ” Since he so kindly asked, she figures she'll offer the same respect. A more personable approach to this may make for an alliance, and hopefully a long - lasting friendship between her house and theirs.

@rhaenyrsa : i believe everything happens for a reason.

eyes  drift  away  ,    landing  on  his  son  ,   who  plays  with  his  little  siblings  using  wooden  dolls  of  wolves  and  warriors.   he  stands  one  warrior  atop  of  a  wolf  ,   shows  it  off  proudly  to  the  triplets.   this  is  dad  and  skadi  ,   he  announces.   the  younger  clap  and  chuckle  ,   and  vandred  turns  to  grin  at  him  ,   giddy  ,   mischievous.   victor  smiles  wide  and  warm  ,   and  absently  ,   a  hand  drifts  to  his  chest  ,   scratching  where  the  gem  lays  embedded  beneath  his  shirt.

❛❛   i  believe  you're  right.  ❜❜           it  had  taken  him  some  time  to  develop  this  thought  process.   he  thinks  back  to  his  years  of  scorn  ,   hating  the  divinity  that  had  dragged  him  into  this  world———and  look  what  it  got  him  ,   look  where  he  is  now.   if  it  wasn't  for  all  of  the  fear  and  heartbreak  ,   he  wouldn't  have  his  family  ,   his  home.   but  what  about  rhaenyra  ?   what  great  victory  is  her  misery  leading  to  ?   for  all  that's  been  stolen  from  her  ,   he  thinks  ,   it  had  better  be  something  good.   though  very  little  can  make  up  for  lives  lost.        ❛❛   though  sometimes  its  pretty  damn  hard  to  think  that  way.  ❜❜            he  glances  at  her  ,   hinting  to  his  point.          ❛❛   i  hope  you're  not  losing  the  comfort  of  there  being  some  reason  ,   rhaenyra.   ———your  grace  ?   i'm  still  not  good  with  all  that.  ❜❜

snickering  ,   he  hopes  to  lighten  the  mood  away  from  their  misery ,  leans  forward  to  pour  them  some  wine———or  rather  ,   pour  rhaenyra  some  wine  ,   and  himself  water.           ❛❛  i  wonder  ,   what  reason  do  y'think  there's  gonna  be  to  us  meeting  ?   best  mates  ?   allies  in  war  ?  ❜❜