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.
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?
[ 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.
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.
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It matters in the sense that you did not consult me!
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[Do it. He dares her.]
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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.
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I believe the responsibilities of kingship supersede your wish for familial decision-making.
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My dear husband, the King, is not dead.
Neither is he here.
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[ 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?
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We only wanted to surprise you. [ Gently slipping it in like he's god's perfect child just trying to do the right thing. ]
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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!
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[ 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.
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That's enough! [ she draws in a shuddering breath. nocrying. ] We will discuss the details of the move on the morrow.
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[ He's not going to answer again; he's just going to go and make Aemond endure his diatribe. ]
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As you wish, mother.