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Date: 2022-11-06 03:57 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2022-11-06 04:10 am (UTC)His offer was not dismissed outright. Both Helaena and Aegon were fussy and her daughter seemed to hate others being around. Taking them somewhere quiet with fresh air and sunshine, it would do them both some good. Perhaps even lulling them both to sleep?
She was not the most graceful on a horse, preferring a wheelhouse. She could at least ride a little, enough to reach the waterfall.]
Speak to the guards and I will summon the children's nurse.
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Date: 2022-11-06 04:12 am (UTC)Your concern is generous, but I have done nothing that warrants attention.
[Aside from that green dress.]
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Date: 2022-11-06 04:13 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2022-11-06 04:23 am (UTC)Yes, I'm certain that display in the great hall at my niece's wedding banquet was nothing but a chaste display of your piety.
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Date: 2022-11-06 04:23 am (UTC)There’s a small smile when she agrees, bowing just a little at her command to see to the guard. He cannot help be happy that he had suggested something that was good for her, that would please her and get her alone some. Even with the guards. ] I’ll see to the guard and have them bring horses around. I can have Aegon ride with me if you’d like Helaena to ride with you too, and have them grab some snacks in case they get hungry while we’re out.
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Date: 2022-11-06 04:25 am (UTC)I am uncertain what you are insinuating. I wished to dress appropriately for the princess's wedding.
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Date: 2022-11-06 04:31 am (UTC)[What was she doing? This was foolish, but momentarily needed. She wanted a bit of air, to pull away from the pressure closing in around her. Larys, Viserys, her father. Each of them picked at her and it was becoming overwhelming, especially when surrounded by the eyes of the court. Being away, even if with guards seemed almost liberating.
She couldn't think that way. Instead, she pushed herself to believe it was for the children. There was no other reason and no other feeling in her. Not pressure, not need for liberation, nothing beyond duty.]
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Date: 2022-11-06 04:41 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2022-11-06 04:45 am (UTC)[ Something she doesn’t get often either, he’s offering her a choice in riding with him if her daughter will be in the wheelhouse. And he’s being attending to her, by offering her a mare known to be gentle. A softer side of him, but also showing he is paying attention. He knows she doesn’t ride much at all, isn’t arguing the need for what she feels is needed.
Ever the good brother. He’ll bow slightly to her though, only waiting until she answers him about the mare before he’ll leave her to prepare everything. Only the children needing her attention and preparation, while he prepares everything else. It’s no surprise that Cole is among the guard either, insisting he see his Queen’s safety first hand. And part of Daemon wants to argue, he won’t for now. It may help Alicent be more comfortable with him whisking her and the children off for a quieter afternoon.
Everything being ready by the time she and the children are out of the large tent. ]
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Date: 2022-11-06 04:48 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2022-11-06 04:57 am (UTC)[Larys's eyes had followed her as she spoke to the nurse and collected the children. The women whispered and watched, curious and ready to gossip about whatever it was she was planning. She was a queen and any possible misstep was noticed and eagerly awaited.
Criston Cole expressed his mistrust of Daemon, warning her this might not be wise. She had touched the young knight's hand, a small expression of familiarity between them. It was enough to reassure him and he eagerly agreed to follow, if only to protect her virtue and reputation.
When she was ready, a footstool was prepared, helping Alicent into the saddle, sitting astride. She was nervous, but the mare didn't seem to notice. Glancing back at the wheelhouse, it seemed everything was ready.]
Have a care with Aegon.
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Date: 2022-11-06 05:04 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2022-11-06 05:08 am (UTC)Are you often occupied with the fripperies of ladies?
[A small dodge from acknowledging he was right.]
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Date: 2022-11-06 05:08 am (UTC)He doesn’t quite hover, but waits until she’s on the mare before he mounts his own horse. Once in the saddle, the nurse lifts Aegon up to him and he settles his nephew in front of him, arms carefully boxing him in safely.
His head bows a little, bringing his horse up next to Alicent. ] I promise to keep him safe, Alicent. On my life. [ He has no ill will toward his niece or nephew, in this she definitely can trust him. And Aegon already looks bright, clapping at the ride before they’re really moving. ] And we will ride slowly. It’s not too far.
[ He clicks his tongue gently, his stallion starting to walk with a huff at her mare who falls into a slow walk to stay even with him without much guidance needed. ] I know you aren’t overly fond of these hunts for Aegon’s nameday, especially since he’s far too young to participate.
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Date: 2022-11-06 05:17 am (UTC)I have not. [It was something to consider and explore later. She was so preoccupied with the thought that she didn't notice that he called her by her given name rather than 'your grace'. There was a sharp look from Criston, but she was unaware what he was responding to.
Urging her mare forward, she kept her attention on Aegon. She guided the horse, following Daemon, but where she could, she was careful not to turn away from her son.]
A hunt can be entertaining. [But he was right. She was a bit bored by the whole event. It was a bit more busy and crowded than a tournament. At least then she had some distraction. Now, she could only wait with the ladies, doing nothing but talking about mindless things.] When he is old enough, his father will teach him how to hunt.
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Date: 2022-11-06 05:32 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2022-11-06 05:33 am (UTC)There’s the slightest glance back at Christon, only having used her given name instead of her title as a way of really putting importance on the promise to keep Aegon safe.
As Aegon seems to enjoy riding with him, he’ll offer the boy a bit of the reigns, letting him flick them a little like he could make the horse go faster, though the horse stays at a steady walk, not minding being pretend rushed. ]
He will. Or your knight can as well, my brother loves a good hunt but isn’t the best at it. Like his rule, he favors peace over blood. [ His tone is light, because he’s not putting Viserys down. It’s more stating fact. ] I think he does these more to appease the houses and continue with their favor. Which isn’t a bad reason to hold them, but at least with the tournaments there are activities to watch for those not hunting or fighting.
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Date: 2022-11-06 05:38 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2022-11-06 05:45 am (UTC)She knew nothing of King Jaehaerys's court, but from what her father said, Viserys kept a similar tradition of peace and entertainment. Without war, men needed diversions. Hunting and tournaments allowed them to feed their bloodlust. She might not understand, but it was wise for such things. It kept trouble at bay, even though it was becoming clearer that someday, there would be an issue with the succession.
Her father made that clear.]
The king prefers peace and it may pacify the Houses, but it's expected of a king. It's his duty. [Duty again, her favorite shield from any other thoughts.] Soon enough there will be a progress. He hasn't done that as often as King Jaehaerys, but the council is urging him to visit the powerful Houses.
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Date: 2022-11-06 05:51 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2022-11-06 05:54 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2022-11-06 06:01 am (UTC)He’d settled his jealousy over Rhaenyra taking the title of heir from him back when it was done. They’d had their moment of understanding on the bridge when she’d come to get the dragon egg back. Even if Viserys decided to give Aegon the title of heir, he wouldn’t begrudge the boy now, there’d come a level of peace with his no longer being heir. In some ways, his interest in Rhaenyra was partially ambition Becauze through her he could have the throne.
But he would agree and echo her father’s warning. There will likely be a fight for the throne if she wasn’t careful. ]
Duty is a hard burden to bare sometimes. [ There is that word again. It can sometimes be the death of happiness, duty. But in royalty, it was a must as well. ] Will you be joining him or will you stay in the Keep with Aegon and Helaena?
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Date: 2022-11-06 06:12 am (UTC)[A little, at least. It pleased her father, it pleased Viserys and it pleased the people. How could she ignore that or fight against it?
She suspected what the question meant, but she ignores the warning in the back of her mind, trying to convince herself that he was merely being polite.]
I am to travel with the King. The people should see their King as well as their Queen. [She didn't like the idea of being watched, but it was something she was growing more used to since that feast. At least going on progress would give her more experience in showing herself as a queen. There would be allies as well, men that she might be able to gain the support of, if only to protect Aegon in the future.]
He has said that he wishes for his family to follow, save for the children. They are too young.
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Date: 2022-11-06 07:05 am (UTC)