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Alicent Hightower

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[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.

[lascivient]

Are we revisiting this matter?

[ His head is about to explode. ]

Your dear husband perished the very night you were taken, and two out of the three of us recall it vividly. I believe this once again overrides your denial.

[ A beat, and then he just fucking laughs. ] Or is it even truly denial? Are you simply enraged that we accomplished something you could not? Or is it worse than that, if Aemond achieved it alone, would you be this furious?

[sapphyre]

[ This is an interesting argument to be involved in where he has an optimal view of Aegon's buttcheeks trembling with rage. ]

We only wanted to surprise you. [ Gently slipping it in like he's god's perfect child just trying to do the right thing. ]

[lambencies]

[ she cannot believe she has to listen to this slander. while Aegon speaks, her hands squeeze into fists. she's never felt his fury like this. she'd be more disturbed by it if he hadn't fueled her own rage into a wildfire. ]

The Stranger has been at his doorstep for years and years and yet he lives. It does not matter to me whether it was his last night or his second last – he is my King until I witness the Silent Sisters finish their work with my own eyes.

It is not denial, it is loyalty!

[lascivient]

[ sEETHING: ] Then you can be loyal to him from the boarding house.

[sapphyre]

Perhaps it's best that you gather yourself before coming to a decision, mother.

[ He's the only calm one remaining. Not mad, just disappointment coming through. ]

As I know you in your right mind wouldn't accuse your two sons of being deceitful and treasonous in the name of loyalty. Certainly not towards the one who personally gave the order to light his father's pyre in the tradition of our family.