Have you tried giving her just a touch of honeyed wine, something smooth and sweet, maybe warmed just a little? I was told it helped me when I cried because I had a cough when young. [ An offer of something few knew about him from his childhood. And a show of offering her something of trust. There’s no reason to offer help to calm his niece save for trying to find help to ease both Alicent and the niece. It gives him nothing to gain save Alicent’s trust that sometimes he can be kind.

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.