[ 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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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.