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She laid there for what felt like ages just listening to the sound of Rand's heart beat and breathing. Time didn't really matter right now because she had to come to terms with the news that was delivered. Her father and her best friend. It felt like an incredible betrayal and like her chest was just cracking open into a chasm that she was falling into with no bottom in sight. When Rhaenyra had no more tears left in her she took a deep breath to center herself and looked up at the one person she knew would always be there for her. "I think I'm alright now." Or at least as alright as she can be considering the situation.

He kept his arms around her, keeping her close against his chest. His fingers brushed through the length of her hair, whispering a kiss to the top of her head. He wouldn't let her go unless she wanted him to. Until she found it in herself to come up from air for the problems that had battered down her walls just today.

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As much as she loved Rand and his suggestion of him carrying her she could hear the rumors already. Instead she took the support that he offered once she was on her feet and took a deep breath as the weight of their child shifted. "I will be just fine, my love." Rhaenyra assured him. She would not give Alicent the benefit of seeing her having a moment of weakness even if she did just want to be carried.

"People whisper enough as it is. I do not wish to give them fuel saying the future queen cannot walk on her own when pregnant." She rolled her eyes for emphasis.

He took hold of her hand so that he could lift her up from the bed, aid her to her feet. He could see that she was somewhat uncomfortable but he was there for help as he would also be at the Small Council for her support as well. He offered her his arm, wrapping it about her gently.

"If you need me to carry you to the chamber then you need only ask. I can assure you that I'll be much quicker."

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An arranged marriage was something that had always been in her future as a princess. She was a token that could be traded for power and that was exactly what Viserys had done now with Rand. And yet Rand was giving her the choice to say no. "Would you still give my brother the promised warriors if I said I do not want to do this?" She asked curiously her eyes trained on his face for every micro reaction he may have to her words to know if he was being truthful or not.

It wasn't that she didn't want to do it either. Daenerys had come to terms with what was expected of her a long time ago and had no interest in backing out now that she knows Rand is kind. "I do want to do this though." Daenerys made eye contact with him whenever she said that making sure that he understood she meant it. If she was married Viserys would no longer be responsible for her and perhaps she could get away from some of his cruelty too. "I'd like to marry you. I'm not sure I could find a better husband otherwise."

He let out a small sigh that proved his own frustration over being unable to properly convey what he meant to. There was something in her confusion that upset her. He didn't want to upset her but he also knew the truths regarding these kinds of marriages and the type that they would take on eventually.

"I'm merely telling you that I know some people are made to marry those that they have not chosen." Of course he had not seen this practiced in his own clan although the Wise Ones had set up this arrangement between himself and her brother.

"If it is something that you would prefer not to do then...you need not do it." His voice had lowered to keep the words between them in case someone could overhear.

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🐝  *  ―  𝐓𝐇𝐄  𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐒  𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐄  𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄  𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐒.   (  all  of  these  are  taken  from  the  movie  ‘the  princess  bride’  released  in  1987.  feel  free  to  adjust  to  better  fit  your  muses.  )

❛  your vote of confidence is overwhelming.  ❜ ❛  are you trying to trick me ?  ❜ ❛  what if something happens to you ?  ❜ ❛  i will never love again.  ❜ ❛  am i going mad, or did the word ‘think’ escape your lips ?  ❜ ❛  you are sure nobody’s following us ?  ❜ ❛  out of curiosity, why do you ask ?  ❜ ❛  i suppose you think you’re brave, don’t you ?  ❜ ❛  i do not accept excuses.  ❜ ❛  did i make it clear that your job is at stake ?  ❜ ❛  i do not think it means what you think it means.  ❜ ❛  i don’t mean to be rude, but this is not as easy as it looks.  ❜ ❛  i’d appreciate it if you wouldn’t distract me.  ❜ ❛  you are better than i am.  ❜ ❛  please understand, i hold you in the highest respect.  ❜ ❛  i just want you to feel you are doing well.  ❜ ❛  we must all be ready for whatever lies ahead.  ❜ ❛  could this be a trap ?  ❜ ❛  if there can be no arrangement, then we are at an impasse.  ❜ ❛  i could have sworn i saw something.  ❜ ❛  you only think i guessed wrong.  ❜ ❛  i was giving you a chance.  ❜ ❛  you think your dearest love will save you ?  ❜ ❛  what can i do or you ?  ❜ ❛  nothing you can say will upset me.  ❜ ❛  you can die too, for all i care !  ❜ ❛  i told you i would always come for you.  ❜ ❛  why didn’t you wait for me ?  ❜ ❛  death cannot stop true love. all it can do is delay it for a while.  ❜ ❛  is everything clear to you ?  ❜ ❛  you mean you wish to surrender to me ?  ❜ ❛  don’t make yourself a fool.  ❜ ❛  we can live there quite happily for some time so whenever you feel like dying, feel free to visit.  ❜ ❛  i thought you were dead once, and it almost destroyed me. i could not bear it if you died again, not when i could save you.  ❜ ❛  who says life is fair ?  ❜ ❛  life isn’t always fair.  ❜ ❛  i’m telling you, you’re messing up the story !  ❜ ❛  i’m sure you’ve discovered my deep and abiding interest in pain.  ❜ ❛  this is where i am, and this is where i’ll stay.  ❜ ❛  you don’t look so good.  ❜ ❛  i just hope it’s enough to buy a miracle, that’s all.  ❜ ❛  there’s a big diference between mostly dead and all dead.  ❜ ❛  all your worst nightmares are about to come true.  ❜ ❛  have you been chasing me your whole life only to fail now ?  ❜ ❛  i think that’s the worst thing i’ve ever heard.  ❜ ❛  you’ve got an overdeveloped sense of vengeance. it’s going to get you in trouble someday.  ❜ ❛  what hideous sin have you committed lately ?  ❜ ❛  if you didn’t say it, you didn’t do it.  ❜ ❛  i have been in the revenge business so long, now that it’s over i don’t know what to do with the rest of my life.  ❜

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"Admittedly I find that I rarely ever stop thinking about something especially when that topic is troubling me. The people of Meereen have weighed on my mind a lot since taking over the city and making it my home for the time being. If I cannot rule a city how can I hope to rule seven kingdoms?" Daenerys was very bright, but she often didn't let people see how bright she was. It was to her advantage to let people underestimate her to let them think she was just a weak minded woman until she snapped the trap shut and they realized their mistake.

"Good then that means there is a plan. And if they do not settle they will truly see how quickly my mercy drains away."

"This sounds as though your mind has already worked out the limits that this plan will go on. I'm impressed. You must spend quite awhile in your own head for you have to com up with all of that at once." He smiled at her, looking over her features to see whether Daenerys was grateful for his compliment. He had known she would be a conqueror but he hadn't counted on her being intellignt.

"It'll work." He answered simply. "The people pay and follow if they're entertained and fed. It seems as though you do both. You exert yourself to do so. That goes far."

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Send me “I can’t take it anymore!” to slam my muse into a wall and kiss them

or send me “Wha– Mmph” for the opposite

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It seemed her and Tyrion would get along just fine seeing as they had a similar opinion on escorts. She often pretended they didn’t exist except for when she truly wished to be alone for a time. “I’m glad to find someone that understands the plight.” The princess smirked at him. “We shall. Even if it doesn’t improve your opinion I do hope you won’t hold it against me for living here.”

"I've had escorts running to catch up with me before. I've learned to pretend they don't exist." His father had always tried to keep an eye on him but that had never worked out too well. Not well at all. "Shall we? Walking might give me a better opinion about this place."

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When was the last time that she had a chance to rest? It had to have been before she took the kingdoms... There was no real rest for the queen no matter how much she tried to take a moment for herself there was always something that required her attention. It got tiring after a while so to just enjoy her time away in the North with her friend and see who came to them well that sounded rather ideal right now. "I think you're quite right in that. We deserve the time to rest." And she needed it more than she would admit.

Seeing Elayne just as excited at the prospect of getting herself a bedwarmer that she felt had her laughing with her. "I started looking the instant the men started looking more like bears." She admitted with a little smile. But she really was thinking about that guard captain. "What's the worst that he could say? Let's have some fun and see if he will return to me with you."

It wasn't fair at all to know that Daenerys had to be weighed down by the gossip that followed in her trail. She had had her own fair share of words whispered about her, especially being the head of her House, but she could imagine that it would be far more than that for someone like the Queen. It was disappointing. She had thought that the world was ready to progress but it seemed as though the world wasn't allowing itself to be open for it. That was upsetting. Elayne had figured that maybe after everything Daenerys had done in Westeros that it would be enough to change her mind regarding their behavior towards her but it seemed like they all remained so bloody backward.

"I think that enjoying our time here and seeing who might have the boldness to come forward would be the best choice. That way you can also relax while we're out here. I'm sure you haven't had a moment's rest in ages." She smiled at her friend and that smile quickly became a small, private laugh when Dany mentioned the head of the guards. "Already looking, are you?" She teased before she stood up excitedly. This wasn't even for her and yet she was just as eager. "I think that if he has any sense he should be. Shall I go and propose the idea to him?"

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Working on clearing out my drafts (read replying to them) and returning here. Sorry I've been gone for so long guys, but life lifed and motivation was low. I'm trying to come back at least on the weekends to do stuff, but we will see. Oh I also got promoted at work and just finished the first week of the new position so yay!

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Kissing him just felt right with the way that their lips fit against one another. There is a hunger there with each passing second that she can feel building between them especially when he gently bites her lower lip. The robe loosens around her as he unties it and the feel of his hands running over her nightdress send a pleasant shiver up her spine in anticipation of what is to come. He seems stunned between kisses once he gets a good view of her and she can't help the swell of pride that she can do that to him even in her night clothes.

Daenerys returns every kiss that she gets and giggles softly at his tease. "You may." She answers perhaps a bit too eagerly ready to feel his hands against her heated skin. There is a soft sound that leaves her at the kisses to her jaw and her hands reluctantly leave him to allow him to slide off the robe. The moment the fabric hits the floor though one hand is sliding through his hair and the other resting over his heart once more. "I don't think I've ever wanted someone so much in my life." She mutters before finding his lips once more.

There's something so domestic about that statement, something he never thought he'd hear before now and to hear it from Dany's lips is something like a dream. Then to follow that, her sweetness and delicate touch glides along his skin unguided. Unflinching. And he glances down at one of her hands and further back to her when she says as much. She isn't afraid. Logan leans into the fingers tracing under his jaw, savoring the sensation as he will through the night, when she leans forward and breaks any remaining subtlety between them with a kiss that takes his breath away. Once it breaks, he wastes no time in leaning back in for another heated kiss.

His hands had since found rest at her waist, and the fabrics she wears suddenly seem so heavy beneath his fingers. Not relinquishing his rather hungry hold of her lower lip, gently bitten, he easily unties the soft knot of the robe. Kissing her sweetly this time, as his hands slide beneath the robe and hold her more securely, he breaks away to better see the crimson night dress adorning her. She looks absolutely ravishing and he can't speak a moment, only smile softly and lean in for another kiss. "Now who's overdressed." He teases with a soft chuckle. "May I?" He whispers against her chin, kissing his way along her jaw, waiting until he has permission to slide off that robe.

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One thing was certain in all of this she did trust her son with many things. One day she would have to trust that she raised him well enough to rule the Seven Kingdoms, but he still had much to learn. During times of war she was discovering that there was still much that she needed to learn and her education seemed to be lacking for what to do when your younger brother tried to take your crown. "It isn't a matter of if I trust you to be loyal, Jace." The Queen started realizing her tone might be a bit harsh at first so softening it as she continued. "It is a matter of trusting you to keep a level head. A good ruler listens to all council of those around them before making a choice. Even if some of those members make you want to take their heads. I'm afraid your father and I both have short tempers and you have certainly inherited that. Do you believe you can keep it under control?"

He lowered his eyes, tensing his jaw as he thought over what to tell her. He understood clearly that losing his temper was something that he did far too often. Maybe even at the worst of times however he knew that if given the chance then maybe Jace could prove himself. He straightened himself somewhat, looking into his mother's eyes with a sharp intake of breath. "If you give me your trust then I will be loyal..." he trailed off for a moment and then lowered his gaze. "...I'll be worthy of your trust." He wanted that to be the truth.

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There was something about that cocksureness of Mat's response that put her at ease if only slightly. It was one thing to have the confidence to say such a thing, but another thing entirely to back it up with action. From the looks of his camp his men were well prepared to handle a war and she had to trust that even though they haven't faced dragons that they would not balk when it came time. Rhaenyra was putting a lot of trust in these strangers and a lot of coin for them to stay loyal and not fail her. "I do hope that it will be as simple as you make it sound." Though she had her doubts she did not let that show in her demeanor or voice.

"I'd like to hear your plans for if you do meet a dragon on the field of battle. What do you have in place for that?" Rhaenyra looked at him almost expectantly though she would accept if he said there was no plan as of yet. Surely he had concepts of a plan though given that she had summoned him.

the war was bound to be a vicious one. but his men had fought on the other side of the seas for a long time. they could handle it. no, they had never fought with dragons. but many men had survived that. and if anyone could he knew that it would be his men. he was determined that they would. they knew the threat, they knew what they faced. and they had still followed him, every single one of them. the weight of that responsibility was just about the heaviest thing that he had ever carried. but he was determined to prove them right. if they chose to follow him for reasons only gods know! he was going to make sure that he never put them to shame.

he leans just slightly so that he can get a better look at her face. wanting to be eye level with her. his eyes move between her's before a smile comes to his face. he feels a thickness at the back of his throat, his hearts pounding in his chest. he feels a little light headed even. but he won't let that show. he doesn't think that's the best idea. she wanted a commander there that was strong, sure of himself. that's what she was paying for. and that was what she was going to get. "well, your grace, there's a simple solution to that." he says, a sure smile coming to his face just then. "we'll make sure that we don't get caught by them." a tip of his hat then. "-- and we'll win."

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Continued from discord with @scriptorxfabularum

This was a dangerous game the two of them were playing and yet she didn't want to stop. It could be disastrous for them both, but any thought that told her they should stop was drowned out by the feel of his lips on her skin. This was what she had wanted for so long. How many days had she spent watching him and fantasizing about how their first kiss would be and then their future together. She wanted to be his wife, his queen even and now that he was a King would it not be in his best interest to choose one soon?

Perhaps once the war was over she could entertain more of those thoughts, but for now she was enjoying being in the moment. Enjoying the feel of his hand moving down her body and pressing her more into him as their tongues tangled in a tantalizing kiss. His moan into her mouth was echoed by one of her own at the feeling of what lie beneath his breeches against her and she arched up into it wanting more. Her hands wandered down the front of his chest and wrapped around his back to hold him in closer to her. The desire to have him take her on that desk just rising with every beat of her heart and second that passed between them.

With the kiss broken and his words spoken between them it was as if some spell was broken and she realized what kind of truly compromising position they were in. It was as if a bucket of ice cold water had been dumped on her and the little bit of space he made between them a chasm. Daenerys let out a small breath of disappointment as she tried to regain her senses more. "You're right... We shouldn't." But gods above did she want to. Instead her good hand found his and rested on top of it with a little squeeze. "Though I do very much desire to, it wouldn't be right. Not right now anyways." It pained her to say so, but perhaps this moment would push something forward for the two of them.

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@ssolessurvivor sent: This was one hell of an idea. He had been part of the meeting, but he hadn't exactly spoken out against it. He could see what Rhaenyra was going for, what she would try, and he wasn't going to stop her. But now, as Vermithor stirs deep within the cavern, he feels sorry for all these people trying to get a taste of glory. His eyes can't, however, depart from Rhae's back as she stands and commands Vermithor, who roars and growls low in his throat. Logan is standing on the overlook above the slab of warm bodies, the nerves in his stomach fluttering. The dragon god quiets and Rhaenyra touches her hand to the the scales and Logan allows a silent sigh of relief to wash over him. Now...now he just waits until she'll come join him, and they'll see to the fates of the gathered.

This was a huge risk and she knew that. Jace knew that when he came up with the idea, but they had more dragons than they did riders and if even just one of these dragon seeds gathered could ride one that would be one more in their favor. War wasn't fair and just because they did not hold the Targaryen name didn't mean they didn't have a stake in who sat her father's throne. So they gathered up as many as would come at a chance of glory and now as she summoned Vermithor to meet them she could feel the nerves.

Vermithor wasn't her dragon, but he could have been after the passing of her grandfather. She felt exhilarated touching his snout knowing that she was safe even with him. As she wished those gathered good luck she glanced ever briefly up at Logan before she disappeared to go up and join him. This would either make or break them and not many of those gathered were likely to survive. Once she was up on the over look with him she gave him a half hopeful look that this would go well. But she knew from Rhaena's struggles that trying to bond with a dragon could be deadly.

"Hopefully this goes well." She muttered quietly to him before the carnage began and her hopes began to plumet. But she only needed two riders to come out and there were dozens of hopefuls down there. Still she found herself reaching out to take his hand for support.

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@ssolessurvivor sent: "I've missed you."

This wasn't something that she expected when he had put her on that life boat. The whole time she was floating until the Carpathia came for them she had come to terms with the fact she may never see Logan again. His jacket hadn't left her shoulders as it was the only thing she would have other than the memories of their time together. Daenerys almost couldn't believe her ears when she heard him and her eyes widened with disbelief as if she was certain that she was seeing things.

"Logan?" She question before risking the chance of looking crazy running into the arms of a phantom. She launched herself at him wrapping her arms around his neck happy to find he was real. He was there and she could feel his body against her own. Dany nuzzled her face into his neck breathing in his scent as she held onto him tightly. "I missed you too." She wasn't going to let him go anytime soon not since she regretted letting go back on the Titanic.

"I'm never letting you go again."

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Rhaenyra grinned at his thanks and met his hug with a kiss of her own. "You're welcome sweetie. I hope you like your gift." She knew that she wouldn't be able to tell him no especially since she almost forgot about his birthday. She smirked at him at those big puppy eyes of his before she leaned in for another kiss. "Hmm... Let me think about it." She teased pretending to think for a moment.

"Well... since it is your birthday..." She purposely drags it out as she gets plates out and the pie server. She wasn't going to argue with that in the slightest because she knew how much he loved pumpkin stuff and he just looked so adorable. "I guess we can have dessert before dinner." She finished cutting him off a piece and handing him the plate. "Happy birthday, baby."

Rhaenyra had to cheat. Logan's birthday had totally snuck up on her and she wasn't prepared to make anything for him. So she bought at pumpkin pie from their favorite bakery and some candles to celebrate. She also managed to get him a gift of a signed copy of one of his favorite books.

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He'd been out raking leaves most of the afternoon, seeing as the trees tended to dump their leaves all within the span of a week and it got away from him rather quickly. So when he found himself wandering into the house for dinner and a much needed break to warm up, Logan smiles at the little presentation on the dining room table. Some candles, a pumpkin pie, and a special, signed edition to add to his bookshelves.

"Rhae, thank you sweetie." Logan muses with a smile and a hug, soon after a kiss. "Does this mean we get to have dessert before dinner?" Just this once, probably, smiling softly with an expectant puppy eyes look on his face.

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Seeing his smile made all the work worth it and his sisters did exactly as she had asked keeping him away. Dany smirked at his tease and returned his kiss. "No one was trying to be stealthy, honey." She motioned with her head for him to follow her back into the kitchen where a feast of his favorite foods were waiting for him. "I just wanted them to keep you out of the kitchen so I could do this for you without distraction." She pressed another kiss to his cheek after placing the yellow cake with raspberry filling on the table.

"I hope you're hungry." She motioned to the spread.

Dany had spent most of the morning baking wanting to surprise Logan with a home made birthday cake. She had his sisters distract him for her while she worked on making the cake and a birthday dinner for him. Hearing Logan come in she carried the cake with lit candles out of the kitchen singing happy birthday. "Happy birthday, Logan!"

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While he knew something would be up when Logan was sent away to help his sisters at the bakery get it decorated for the new season change that happened like the flip of a coin this time of year, they didn't mask things very well. For one, they wouldn't let him take some pastries home because, surely, he'd have more than enough leftovers soon. So when he got home and wandered in the front door, toeing off his shoes, he stops when he hears her singing echoing through the house to meet him here. His smile is instant as he tosses his jacket on the little table for now.

"Oh honey, thank you." He says and blows out the candles once she's done singing, careful to blow them away from her so she isn't assaulted by the smoke. He waves some of it away to save her from the brunt of it. "Looks delicious, but you and my sisters aren't exactly stealthy." He teases with a smile but leans in to kiss her tenderly, careful not to get frosting on his shirt.