Dany's Chambers

"Of course. That is what family is for, I find," she replied, then realized her statement needed amending. She did not consider the Targaryens her family, despite calling them all cousins. "Well, close family."

She smiled, slightly moved by this. "Thank you, uncle. If this is how you feel. However, I would like to think of that as us being family rather than because you feel indebted to my father. Can't it be that?"

"Yes. The Dragonbane cut through his wing.. the journey back was not the swiftest one; I made him fly before he was ready," she replied regretfully, but would have done it again to put as much distance between them and Oldtown as possible. "He should be fine by the end of the month or so."

"That is true. How come the king sent all of us this time?" she asked, leaving the obvious unsaid. A bunch of children. Her tone was harmless enough, more curious than anything. "Why not go himself, or send you?"

Daenerys listened thoughtfully. "Well, actually it was the prince that asked me to go. As far as I'm aware, the king might not even know of my participation in it. I have never met His Grace, you see," she said lightly. "Yes, he would have, much like our dragons. That is fine, I was merely wondering."

Having almost forgot about the book entirely, Dany looked at it with certain surprise. "Oh. Just something about sea trade. A dull thing, really, but I am trying to figure out how to get Driftmark back on its feet in as little time as possible. Any pointers?" she asked with a wry smile.

"Oh, that could prove useful. It would be quite nice to have some insight to what I am about to do, however" she said, motioning to the book that lay before her. "I was thinking about talking to the Braavosi ambassador. What do you think about pursuing that?"

"Why, trade of course. I spent two years in Braavos myself. Lovely city. Figuring out what exactly I need to do to get things moving might take me a while, though," Dany replied.

"The bravos have a huge fleet that carries home immense wealth from the east. I am sure something can be arranged," she said, studying him, but did not seem to notice the change in his demeanor. "I am aware of that. As I said, I need some time. I only borrowed this book today."

"Of course," replied Dany. "Thank you for the counsel."

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Daenerys was seated behind the table in her solar, having invited both her brothers over for dinner. It had been fairly difficult getting them there at the same time, what with their squiring duties to the king and Lord Reyne. The table had already been set and the servants had just carried in a rack of lamb baked in mint and herbs, sauced in honey, as well as sweetgrass salad, and fried bread with garlic. An opened bottle of rich Arbor gold stood on the table as well, next to honeyed wine.

Since she did not get to see her brothers too often, she had dressed in a nice red-gold dress for the occasion, with matching jewelry.

Happy to see her little brother, although they were somewhat estranged in addition to the age difference they shared, Dany stood and embraced him, smiling. It was slightly odd that he would bow to her, but she guessed it was something he had picked up at the capital. "Monty! How have you been holding up?" she asked him after pulling back, and pushed away a strand of hair from his forehead while studying him. "You grow so fast that you will bet taller than me in no time! Come, sit," she said, leading him to the table.