In truth? To varying extents. Rhaenyra has never wanted for war and will impress this upon her allies, at least while we remain under House Balfour’s protection.
I do not trust her vile uncle.
He is as disloyal as the wind, blowing one way and then the other, but he is not a fool. My father would bid me see the friends I have made here as allies, numbers to my count. If the enemy forces my hand in this place, I hope those numbers will act as a deterrent.
Thank you, Tim. I will not forget this, should you ever have need of me — or my son, for that matter. I know you aren’t inclined to speak of your courage so boldly, but if you tell Aemond you have protected me, he will not forget it.
[ not when it has been his and ser criston’s remit alone for so long. ]
I shall keep you informed, you have my word. For the moment, if they act at all, it will be in the interest of swaying other guests to their number, rather than testing whether I have acquired allies of my own. Rhaenyra’s children are far better statesmen than their fathers and will thus be crucial to any attempts of this nature.
[ “attempts” because alicent knows she has bested rhaenyra in this before, albeit with the help of her father. she has long understood the game of allegiances. ]
Good. Aemond can be…sharp, but it is only because he has had to be, to protect us all.
I have contacted any and all who care for me. I count four vampires and a man with superhuman abilities to my numbers, which should give any human pause, for the time being.
Considering our council in Westeros oft lacked intelligence, I would welcome political expertise gladly. My father has been my parter in this since he brought me to court, and it is a strange thing, to navigate it without him now.
We're closer to my home than yours. Hawk is good at the politics and has favor with the Balfours, I'm good with the research. You're not as outnumbered as it looks.
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Date: 2024-09-23 11:29 pm (UTC)Do you think they're honest about the truce?
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Date: 2024-09-24 07:40 am (UTC)In truth? To varying extents. Rhaenyra has never wanted for war and will impress this upon her allies, at least while we remain under House Balfour’s protection.
I do not trust her vile uncle.
He is as disloyal as the wind, blowing one way and then the other, but he is not a fool. My father would bid me see the friends I have made here as allies, numbers to my count. If the enemy forces my hand in this place, I hope those numbers will act as a deterrent.
And I would be honoured to count you among them.
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Date: 2024-09-25 05:17 pm (UTC)Will you tell me if anything happens?Or you suspect anything?
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Date: 2024-09-25 05:37 pm (UTC)[ not when it has been his and ser criston’s remit alone for so long. ]
I shall keep you informed, you have my word. For the moment, if they act at all, it will be in the interest of swaying other guests to their number, rather than testing whether I have acquired allies of my own. Rhaenyra’s children are far better statesmen than their fathers and will thus be crucial to any attempts of this nature.
[ “attempts” because alicent knows she has bested rhaenyra in this before, albeit with the help of her father. she has long understood the game of allegiances. ]
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Date: 2024-09-26 05:23 pm (UTC)Shouldn't you get out ahead of that?
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Date: 2024-09-26 08:00 pm (UTC)I have contacted any and all who care for me. I count four vampires and a man with superhuman abilities to my numbers, which should give any human pause, for the time being.
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Date: 2024-09-26 08:13 pm (UTC)I have people I can call who would help me. More for politics than for superhuman strength, but if a fight does break out, perception matters.
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Date: 2024-09-26 08:57 pm (UTC)Considering our council in Westeros oft lacked intelligence, I would welcome political expertise gladly. My father has been my parter in this since he brought me to court, and it is a strange thing, to navigate it without him now.
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Date: 2024-09-27 12:59 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2024-09-27 04:50 pm (UTC)Thank you again, Tim. I have not had a friend like you since before I became queen.
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Date: 2024-09-27 06:09 pm (UTC)If he pulls any crap about it or angles for something in return, I'll take care of it.
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Date: 2024-09-27 08:18 pm (UTC)I’m glad. Truly.
And I shall inform you if he misbehaves.