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Alicent Hightower

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[lambencies]

[ "we"? ]

Speak.

[lascivient]

[ YES WE. Beneath the sassiness, there's a clear hint of bubbling enthusiasm. ]

A touch more zeal would be appreciated.

[sapphyre]

I've obtained us a property within the city walls.

[lambencies]

[ the cold stab to Aegon's general direction is quickly replaced by surprise. followed by doubt. concern. she's doing a poor job of keeping her emotions in check today. ]

Obtained? By what means?

[lascivient]

Allow me to add that I played a role in this as well.

[ Contributes! ]

[sapphyre]

It was acquired fairly and with the consent through all parties. Though it was[ ...whatever ]Aegon's idea.

[ Skirting the question ... he adds:] Apart from the house, there is a smaller building that would suit your childrearing services.

[lambencies]

Aemond, that would be wonderful. But what was the price? How was the matter settled? You must tell me everything.

[ ignoring Aegon's contribution. ]

[lascivient]

[ He's really feeling the love from both parties here. It's great. ]

There's no cost. It belongs to us outright, without any conditions.

[sapphyre]

Aegon is correct, the owner wished to start anew. We merely helped him achieve his desires to unburden himself.

It is not in the best of conditions, but we should have no barrier to find the means to restore it.

[lambencies]

They might not use coins here, but there is always a cost.

Who was the owner? And how was he unable to unburden himself without your assistance?

[lascivient]

[ Annoyed: ] Mother, we won it at the gambling hall.

[sapphyre]

[ 😬 ]

From a man named Yevgeny, a man as I understand had a less favorable reputation as it were to begin with.

[lambencies]

[ Aegon!! 😠 ]

You won it? I should have assumed the answer was so simple.

And what were you gambling on? What was in your possession that was worth of a house?

[lascivient]

We did assume you'd be there with us, but if you're so perturbed with how it was obtained you are welcome to continue living in the boarding house.

[ you would prefer not knowing the answer to that question, mother! ]

[sapphyre]

There are much unkinder ways this could have been acquired. I would have expected you to be grateful.

[ don't question him, he's the provider of this family. ]

[lambencies]

You acted behind my back. If there was honor to your deed, you would not have planned it in the dark.

Our station in this town could swing one way or other any moment. Whether we leave the boarding house or remain in it is a question of vital importance, not one of personal preferences.

Do not tell me how to respond to your reckless behavior, Aemond.

[ unkinder ways?? she's been dealing with a terrible loss of control, of course she's going to snap. ]

[lascivient]

You're implying we're weaving schemes. We acted on a whim, and you're the only one vexed. The town's lean one way or another gives us further cause to move.

[sapphyre]

Aegon is right. [ Rare words spoken. ] And it is not recklessness, it is opportunity. We need to separate ourselves from the threat of conflict, that means leaving the boarding house. Just because it has happened in a way you disagree, it shouldn't matter in the sense that it's been done to improve the conditions of our survival.

[lambencies]

[ are you two teaming up against your own MOTHER? ]

It matters in the sense that you did not consult me!

[lascivient]

When we gamble again, we will have you accompany us?

[sapphyre]

Would you prefer us to turn in the keys and house to the township? Give the word.

[Do it. He dares her.]

[lambencies]

You know very well I will do no such thing.

In the future decisions of this level of significance will be brought to me and we will discuss them together – as a family. No more acting on your own.

[lascivient]

[ Hm! ]

I believe the responsibilities of kingship supersede your wish for familial decision-making.

[sapphyre]

[ He yields his time to watch the mom bomb about to detonate. ]

[lambencies]

[ ... ]

My dear husband, the King, is not dead.

Neither is he here.