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Post by Daemon Waters on Jul 16, 2014 12:52:32 GMT -5
A table covered in open books, ranging in the subjects from history to magic. Small maps crisscrossed each other on the wall of the corner where the table sat.
His bed unmade. A small couch, covered with piles of clothes left behind not chosen to be worn.
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Post by Daemon Waters on Jul 16, 2014 16:45:30 GMT -5
Waters stood in the mirror looking at his bandaged chest, still feeling the dull ache from his ribs. His arm also still bandaged from elbow up to wrist.
Both areas smelling with the stench of salve the Maester had placed under the bandages to assist in his healing.
Daemon grinned at himself,"I am a dragonrider and Corion is one of the strongest. I have been blessed."
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Post by Vhagar on Jul 16, 2014 17:31:47 GMT -5
He didn't hear the door open behind him until his sister's teasing voice said "Are you talking to yourself now? That's the first sign of madness. Isn't Corion a dragon? So you got lucky then?"
Daenerys came into the room and sat down on the bed.
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Post by Daemon Waters on Jul 16, 2014 17:53:50 GMT -5
He turned with a slight start,"Yes, Corion is a dragon. " Wincing as he pulled on his shirt,"he was ridden by our uncle, Maelys, the Lord of Oldtown."
"I think I was very fortunate to have bonded with him."
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Post by Vhagar on Jul 16, 2014 18:18:10 GMT -5
"Yes. You were. It will be good for you to have a dragon who has known a human hand before. Uncle Maelys died a powerful man. Perhaps you shall rise to greatness too," Daenerys said with a grin. "I hope you do not disgrace Corion, sweet brother."
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Post by Daemon Waters on Jul 16, 2014 18:40:45 GMT -5
Daemon sat beside her,"I do not plan to disgrace Corion or our great uncle."
"I do have a plan to rise to greatness, little sister..." He smiled at her,"and if the gods are good, it will take me all the way to the Iron Throne."
"I just have a lot of work to do, first."
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Post by Vhagar on Jul 17, 2014 15:56:34 GMT -5
Daenerys gasped. "You mustn't say that! Mother has two trueborn sons. One of them will be king, not you." She looked appalled.
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Post by Daemon Waters on Jul 17, 2014 16:13:54 GMT -5
"Say what", he stared at her.
"Of course, she had two trueborn sons... She is also the Queen the only reason we are acknowledged here."
"Had it ever occurred to you to what would happen to us, if something happened to mother?"
He frowned,"Do you really believe our trueborn brother would legitimize us? Either if them?"
"Maybe you for an alliance, but me... In his mind I would be another hand reaching for the crown he doesn't want."
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Post by Vhagar on Jul 17, 2014 17:42:54 GMT -5
"Well, you don't have to reach for the crown," she said. "Why can't you be content with trying for a lordship? That would be acceptable. Our brothers surely won't mind that. You are a danger to them only if you choose to be."
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Post by Daemon Waters on Jul 17, 2014 20:00:29 GMT -5
Daemon looked at his little sister and then gave her a loving smile. "You may be young, but at times you can say the wisest of things. You just may prove to be my voice of reason yet."
"Daenerys, being a Lord does not bother me as long as in the end "WE" are alive." He kissed her forehead lightly,"We are all we have, you do know that? Our trueborn brothers forgot us long ago."
His blue eyes became soft as he looked at her,"But mother loves us, that is enough.... For now. Isn't it?"
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Post by Vhagar on Jul 18, 2014 17:47:18 GMT -5
"Of course it is," she said. "Mother won't let us starve, I promise. She is not the kind of woman to bear bastards and ignore them. We'll be fine, I know it. We just have to make sure we keep friends at court."
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Post by Daemon Waters on Jul 18, 2014 19:13:13 GMT -5
He chuckled,"Of course, but I fear I am not as popular as you are when it comes to "friends" at court."
Daemon nudged her playfully,"Maybe you can introduce me to some of them at the festival?"
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Post by Vhagar on Jul 19, 2014 13:24:04 GMT -5
Daenerys laughed. "Maybe in a year or two, when I'm not likely to be laughed at as a mere child. Our youth is the problem at the moment. Though I suppose some people might underestimate us. So we should make ourselves invaluable to Mother."
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Post by Daemon Waters on Jul 19, 2014 13:54:48 GMT -5
He joined her in the laugh, glad that she saw his humor. "I agree, We are the young ones."
Raising an eyebrow, with a grin,"We are underestimated because we are the bastards of the house, but mother knows there is more to us."
"But you're right we do have to show her that we are... Invaluable."
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Post by Vhagar on Jul 19, 2014 17:44:33 GMT -5
"Yes. We'll find a way. Somehow." He was suddenly reminded of how young she was by a certain vulnerability in her expression. "You will have to make the effort first," she said. "You're older than me, and men will take notice of you first."
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Post by Daemon Waters on Jul 19, 2014 21:15:13 GMT -5
He held her hand, his smile still warm as he nodded. "I shall do just that then."
"Maybe one of these... Lords will see more than my bastard surname once I address them. Hopefully by then this awful salve stench will be gone, my wounds healed and I will be able to present myself better."
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Post by Vhagar on Aug 19, 2014 17:42:25 GMT -5
"I am sure you will," she agreed. "You are almost a prince. That counts for a lot, even though you're a bastard. Bastardy is not quite such a problem when Mother is queen." Daenerys smiled. "If you were a man grown already it wouldn't matter too much at all. Perhaps Mother will give you lands, that will help. If you're a lord, that will help."
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Post by Daemon Waters on Aug 19, 2014 20:50:14 GMT -5
Daemon grinned at his little sister, how hopeful she was. "No, it's not a problem with mother as Queen. And in a few years I will be a man grown." He took in a deep breath and nodded, "Having lands does not sound so bad", Daemon then looked at her,"But what of a wife? Who would marry a bastard, even a princely bastard?"
"Probably some portly, comely girl", he chuckled. "Oh Gods, it maybe a Frey," He broke into laughter.
"I don't think mother would be so cruel to me, do you?"
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Post by Vhagar on Aug 20, 2014 19:03:28 GMT -5
"I doubt it." Daenerys giggled like the girl she still was. "Mother is not that unkind. A royal bastard should be able to marry well, I think. Uncle Baelon married an heiress. He's an important figure at court. Why couldn't you do the same?" She thought for a moment. "So why don't you look for an heiress? It would be a surer way to get lands of your own."
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Post by Daemon Waters on Aug 20, 2014 19:22:33 GMT -5
"Hmm",, he thought,"not a bad idea, little sister." Daemon smirked,"why did I not think of that?"
"But I still have years to go yet for that."
"Maybe she can use me as a peace offering to a Dornish heiress", he chuckled. "Or maybe not."
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Post by Vhagar on Aug 20, 2014 19:34:13 GMT -5
She smiled sweetly. "Would you want that? I would not. Dorne is our enemy. They must bow to the dragon or they will surely be doomed. We have more dragons than Aegon the Conqueror did. How can they hope to oppose us?"
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Post by Daemon Waters on Aug 20, 2014 19:40:27 GMT -5
"It was an awful joke", he looked at her. "I could never see a HOT blooded Donish woman as a bride."
"She could kill me in my sleep", he smiled. "That would also put them in the cross hairs for war."
Thinking on their Dragon numbers against the Dornish. "If they ever dared to try they would be crushed and their lands would be ours. More room for our kingdom"
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all alone and also really bored 
Hopefully going to kickstart the festival too