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"I wish I could go but I have to listen to my father; I do not want to be looked down upon further by my family," Naerys states as she leans up against Varunas for support. "Additionally, now I am considered spoken for, given my father’s recent announcement and all. It appears that I am destined to be married off like a mere pawn in some grand game," Naerys expresses, her laughter resonating, but it carries not the weight of happiness—it is laced with frustration and anger.

"if I could get out of here I would but it won't ever be an option and you know that " Naerys smiles softly as she prepares Varunas " Trying to get out before I have to go and interact with people, I don't even care about, but how have you been" Varunas huffs impatiently behind Naerys. Naerys sighs knowingly. Varunas isn't a fan of others in fact he only likes Naerys.

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Naerys smiled faintly, "Well, considering I don't really believe in the whole love thing, I find myself rather upset to be merely a pawn in my father's elaborate game." Naerys takes a sip of the glass, allowing its contents to linger for a moment before she exhales a sigh filled with unspoken thoughts. "How have you been? You must not find much enjoyment in being here, having to navigate your way through all these people and their endless interactions, surely."

“Yeah, but mainly sneaking in so I could avoid people,” Naerys says with a slight laugh, the sound light and airy, almost masking the tension she feels inside. The real question is why are you out here, and are you willing to share a sip of your drink? Naerys peers at his half-full cup, eyeing it with curiosity as she continues to fix her hair, her fingers deftly working through the tangled strands. She sighs softly; these events always seem too much of a hassle, filled with forced smiles and polite conversations that go nowhere. On top of that, with the recent announcement from her father regarding her future, she can’t help but feel a growing sense of dread.

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“Yeah, but mainly sneaking in so I could avoid people,” Naerys says with a slight laugh, the sound light and airy, almost masking the tension she feels inside. The real question is why are you out here, and are you willing to share a sip of your drink? Naerys peers at his half-full cup, eyeing it with curiosity as she continues to fix her hair, her fingers deftly working through the tangled strands. She sighs softly; these events always seem too much of a hassle, filled with forced smiles and polite conversations that go nowhere. On top of that, with the recent announcement from her father regarding her future, she can’t help but feel a growing sense of dread.

Naerys sneaks about trying to get back to everyone after her adventure in the sky trying to go unnoticed when she bumps into Jaehaerys. Naerys quickly stumbles and mutters, "Ugh, do you have to be in the wa-" She cuts herself off and smiles, fixing her hair and dress. "Hello Jaehaerys, um, how are you doing?" she inquires, attempting to regain her composure while her heart races from the unexpected encounter. The air around them feels charged with a mixture of surprise and familiarity, as she stands there, a hint of relief dancing in her eyes.

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Naerys sneaks about trying to get back to everyone after her adventure in the sky trying to go unnoticed when she bumps into Jaehaerys. Naerys quickly stumbles and mutters, "Ugh, do you have to be in the wa-" She cuts herself off and smiles, fixing her hair and dress. "Hello Jaehaerys, um, how are you doing?" she inquires, attempting to regain her composure while her heart races from the unexpected encounter. The air around them feels charged with a mixture of surprise and familiarity, as she stands there, a hint of relief dancing in her eyes.

With a cup of wine in hand, Jaehaerys walked through the gardens of the Red Keep. He never got the chance to properly explore them before, usually when he came to king's Landing, he found that his time was better spent elsewhere. But having come here on official business, or at least that's what his father kept reminding him, Jaehaerys could not sneak out to enjoy the real entertainment that the capital had to offer. Political talk was never one of his main assets, actually he would stare at a lord whenever they came up to him with such conversations and end up agreeing with it, whatever it was that they were saying. Jaehaerys watched as the lord who had been speaking to him left, a sigh of relief leaving his lips. "Thank the Gods." He mumbled to himself, taking a long sip from his drink.

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"We should probably get back before we get in more trouble than it's worth, thank you again for joining" Naerys smiles warmly and stands up, taking one last deep breath of the invigorating fresh air, relishing the moment, and she gently rubs Varuna's snout affectionately. "Ready to go?" she inquires with a hint of enthusiasm. Naerys then shuffles over to Varuna's side, deftly hoisting herself up onto Varuna's saddle, preparing for the journey ahead, mindful of the annoying party that awaits while also considering the time they’ve spent here and how much they are going to be in trouble.

Naerys tears up slightly, her voice trembling as she implores, 'Just promise me, if I do get married off, that you won't forget about me. I want someone to still think of me.' Naerys proceeds to lie down in the grass, feeling the cool blades beneath her. 'I want to remain in this moment forever, without any worry or concern, surrounded solely by nature, my dragon, and the people who genuinely care for me. I sincerely hope you don't leave and end up getting married off. I have developed quite a fondness for you, more than anyone else; you seem to understand me better than anyone has ever done.' Naerys turns to look over at Daeron, her expression softening as she seeks reassurance in his eyes.

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Naerys tears up slightly, her voice trembling as she implores, 'Just promise me, if I do get married off, that you won't forget about me. I want someone to still think of me.' Naerys proceeds to lie down in the grass, feeling the cool blades beneath her. 'I want to remain in this moment forever, without any worry or concern, surrounded solely by nature, my dragon, and the people who genuinely care for me. I sincerely hope you don't leave and end up getting married off. I have developed quite a fondness for you, more than anyone else; you seem to understand me better than anyone has ever done.' Naerys turns to look over at Daeron, her expression softening as she seeks reassurance in his eyes.

Daeron glances at Varunas before he moves over to the space his sister offered to him on the ground next to her. He sits, turning his single gaze to her while she plucks the flowers close by. "I'm not entirely sure which one I'd prefer. the comparisons or the silent treatment." Their parents do tend to get caught up in their lives, but Naerys received the brunt of their ignorance the most. "I understand the need for the coronation, but, something doesn't sit right that all the great houses of westeros being under one roof." When he had said that to their mother, she had looked as if he had just suggested mutiny or something. "I haven't heard anything one way or the other if that makes you feel any better. If I had, I would tell you. I imagine now that the crown rests on the head of the high king, many families will want to make alliances with House Velaryon even more so than before."

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Naerys shrugs, "I'm used to it." "Naerys, do this, Naerys, do that, be like your siblings," Naerys articulates in a mocking tone, "or they will remain silent entirely and act as though I am not present. Interestingly enough, you will likely experience even worse treatment than I do. To be honest, I have no real desire to attend." As she sits in the field, she begins to pluck at the grass and some wildflowers, her hands moving through the greenery. Gazing over at Daeron, she smiles warmly, "I informed Varunas to act appropriately so that you can approach; he won’t bite when I’m nearby." Naerys then pats the ground adjacent to her invitingly. " I'm just waiting for the day I can leave or make a name for myself but with my luck ill be married off to some old guy".

Darksmoke keeps his distance on the ground from the other dragon; funny how even creatures such as them knew how to maintain social order among their own kind. Daeron slides down from the dragon's saddle onto the ground. it's always disconcerting to be back there with the ground beneath one's feet after being sky-high. He crosses the clearing in the Kingswood to his sister; no one could reach them there fast enough on horseback to come looking for them. It was truly an escape from the festivities back in the city all celebrating the coronation of the high king, their father. He's able to take a breath himself, the tension in his shoulders for the moment released. "Will probably, or rather I will get an earful when we go back. But it was entirely worth it."

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Naerys glanced over to her brother Daeron, curious to see where his gaze was directed. Following his line of sight, she noticed an inviting open area on the ground, bathed in the gentle light of the sun and decorated with lush greenery. It looked perfect for their intended gathering. With a sense of purpose, Naerys maneuvered Varunas, expertly guiding him into a swift, graceful dive. With a smooth landing, the sound of Varunas's powerful wings settling back made her heart sway with a mixture of exhilaration and relief. Hopping off the dragon's back, Naerys took a moment to absorb her surroundings. The ambiance enveloped her, filled with the tranquil sounds of birds chirping and the soft rustling of leaves in the gentle breeze. She inhaled deeply, savoring the warmth of the sun on her skin . Turning to Varunas, who seemed a little restless after their flight, she placed her hands on her hips and brought her voice down to a playful yet serious tone. "You know the drill, Varunas. You need to be nice when they join us down here, got it?" she lightly scolded, her eyes narrowing teasingly. Varunas puffed out a small cloud of smoke in response. “Maybe even let him near you please, my sweet boy” Naerys asks pleadingly.

Daeron was definitely not showing the Starks the gardens; the two dragons would not be hard to identify by the family, and even the smallfolk of Kings Landing could name the different creatures that often were seen overhead. But right now, none of that even mattered. Up there on dragon's back, the world below them disappeared. there was a freedom there, with the wind rushing passed as the city was left behind and the blackwater bay was beneath them. His head turned to see Naery and Varunas. The siblings didn't do this often enough, usually caught up in their own lives, but no one else could share and understand better what it felt like.

Across the water of the bay, the Kingswood; there's a clearing in the thicket of the woods, large enough for two dragons to land. In High Valryain he orders the large red dragon to descend into the space, its monstrous form landing with a heavy thud. If there had been anything grazing in the space, it was running away in terror.

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Naery Prepares as she looks at Varunas " Ready? Soves Varunas !". Naerys chuckles at the spectacle of the onlookers witnessing their airborne display. The mix of reactions among the observers - fear, confusion, and curiosity - amuses her, and she can't help but feel a glimmer of satisfaction at the thought of her family witnessing her flight, with her sibling. Perchance, some of them may feel a pang of envy, and this display will earn her the attention she deserves. Nonetheless, in the present moment, she is determined to savor this precious time with her sibling, fully aware that opportunities like these might not come around often.

Daeron pauses there for a moment longer watching his younger sister and the large dragon at her side. He wouldn't dare approach the dragon with black scales, while he to is a dragon rider, they all sometimes forget that the dragons have personalities all their own. While friendly with the one they bonded with, another coming into their space was not too welcomed.

He leaves the pair there and further into the put calls for his own dragon, Darksmoke. His own dragon was older and larger in size, the creature was hard to miss with red scales, golden eyes, and a beard of horns. But that was not the large dragon's distinction from the others, Darksmoke. Unlike the other dragons, this creature was long and serpentine in physique; its head slithered like that of a snake in the grass.

The dragon welcomed its rider without pause, daeron quick to take his spot on the back of the creature. The red dragon took flight through the open roof.

Darksmoke and Varunas would be hard figures to miss over the skyline of King's Landing.

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Naery's smiles glad she finally has a chance to spend with her siblings maybe they will finally notice her for all that she is. 'I'm glad one of you came to your senses to spend time with me,' Naery scoffs as she affectionately rubs Varunas' nose in an attempt to soothe him and alleviate his discomfort. With all the bustling people surrounding them today, Varunas had grown increasingly uneasy and visibly agitated. Naery, aware that anyone who dared to come too close might find themselves as Varunas' next snack, decided it was time to take him out on a refreshing flight to help calm his nerves and restore his composure. Varunas wasn't small and unassuming like some of her sibling dragons; he stood out with his large frame covered in shimmering black scales. His size and ferocity meant he could easily overpower someone who irked him enough to face his wrath, making the prospect of a bite-sized snack quite plausible.

Daeron had always imagined how hard it was for Naerys growing up; some thought being the youngest granted the most attention, but not in the case of house velaryon. she was not one of the eldest twins, nor the triplets that had followed next; it had just been her outshined by all of them. "You're lucky, I had to wait till her royal majesty was otherwise engaged in conversation with the reach before slipping away. One of the kingsguard is to tell her that I am showing house stark the gardens." Their mother would not believe that lie if she asked after one of her two sons; he had the misfortune of being a figure that did not so easily blend into the crowd.

Surprised by the offer, he had always liked the mouse; he doesn't remember who coined the nickname, if it had been one of them or naerys had just come to call herself that. "I'll see you both up there." He says with a nod of his head, a show of respect and appreciation to both his sister and Varunas.

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" I don't like it at all either but at least I can get away with not being the cause no one will notice that I'm gone" Naerys smiles slightly as she looks at her brother out of all her siblings Daeron is the one she hates the leas Naerys continues to mess with varnas harness and sighs "You know you can join me if you like, so you don't have to fly alone " Naery contemplates what she just said, She never offers something like this and hopes not to regret it.

To anyone else, it would seem strange to escape a city full of festivities and tourneys to spend time with a dragon. It's the one place he imagined he could go where no one else would. In his head, he should have realized no one else didn't mean his family. "Why am I not surprised?" He asks stepping inside and finding Naerys has already beat him to the idea of escape. "You too?" He asks, having overheard the end of the conversation she had with Varunas about things going easy and smooth. "I don't like having them all here."

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Naery's hair, all tousled from the flight from earlier and dress askew, sneaks about the room, trying not to particularly be noticed, and bumps into her brother without realizing it. Naerys scoffs and kind of sighs straightening her dress. " Having fun today brother? The attention must be dreadful" Naerys smiles trying to act nice, she doesn't like these types of events and would rather be in her room or back in the sky but her family would frown upon it.

Monterys swirled the wine in his cup as he watched the lords and ladies who had attended his father's coronation flutter about the great hall. It was his duty to partake in the revelry of the day, to solidify shaky alliances and build trust and love for his house. Still, he longed to be elsewhere, amongst the dark clouds of Blackwater Bay atop Tyraxes or feeling the rock of his ship underfoot as it sailed away from Westeros.

He missed his time of expedition and adventure and knew that he would never feel that sense of freedom again now that he had returned. His father needed him to command as he pleased and he would attend to his duty honorably, stifling the longing that festered inside of him.

He lifted his cup and drank the last of the burgundy liquid, his eyes searching for his sisters or one of his cousins but finding none of them in the crowd. With a soft sigh, he fixed a smile upon his face and approached the nearest noble, his hands resting on the pommel of his sword as he dipped his head in greeting.

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"if I could get out of here I would but it won't ever be an option and you know that " Naerys smiles softly as she prepares Varunas " Trying to get out before I have to go and interact with people, I don't even care about, but how have you been" Varunas huffs impatiently behind Naerys. Naerys sighs knowingly. Varunas isn't a fan of others in fact he only likes Naerys.

"we can always run away to lys if something goes wrong." visenya had been exiting the dragonpit when she caught sight of her the familiar pair. though she knew the statement had been directed at the dragon, she simply couldn't help but interject. "hello cousin. it's good to see you."

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"Well, yeah ... the sky is the only peace and quiet I can get" Naerys smiles softly , maybe it will be less lonely with everyone coming. Naerys turns her head slightly " Checking on Morghul, I assume, and making sure he hasn't eaten anyone" Naerys laughs knowing how difficult some dragons can be. Naerys recalls how Varunas wouldn't let anyone near him except her and still doesn't, making their bond so strong.

Baelor was heading towards the dragonpit where he wanted to check on Morghul, make sure his dragon was getting the proper treatment. He trusted the people who worked there, but still, Baelor knew Morghul's temperament better than anyone, he was not an easy dragon to deal with. "Dear cousin." Baelor greeted Naerys with a smile. "Getting ready to fly?" He asked her.

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'We can race if you like but no promises I'll try to win, I was just needing a moment in the sky, plus it would be unfair if I tried, you know my bond with Varunas is flawless plus you'd have to catch up " Naerys pits a laugh as she sits on top of Varunas. "sōv��s Varunas " . Naerys smiles and waves and she takes off.

vaella felt restless in king’s landing. she had not ridden her beloved dragon, sunwyve, since arriving. a ride was due. vaella smiled when she noticed her cousin also preparing for a ride. “care to race, dear cousin?” vaella challenges, mounting her own dragon. “we can see who will make it to driftmark and back the fastest.” sunwyve was not one of the large dragons, but she made up for it in speed.

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" Not trying to scare anyone, but If I do it's a win in my book, just trying to get away from the chaos and noise mainly" Naerys shrugs as she props herself up onto Varunas." Also, don't be afraid to keep Aelys on you, I hardly doubt anyone will notice I'd feel bad if you had to leave her down here, but if you need to when I get back I'll make sure Varunas protects her so she doesn't get stepped on or bothered " . Varunas starts to get impatient and shakes a bit wanting to get up in the air. "Well I guess that is my key to go, on day hopefully you can ride your own dragon it is truly peaceful" Naerys turns away tapping Varunas to signal to leave " sōvēs Varunas ". As Varunas takes off Naerys waves back with a smile.

" now you leave aelys alone, she's the cutest little creature on this entire rotten continent. isn't that right my little beastie? " daella knelt down an scratched aelys underneath her chin. the pink dragon was still considered a hatchling, no larger than a puppy at the point. daella spent so many years envying the bonds her siblings had with their dragons, now that she had aelys, she entending to cherish the time they had together. " are you going flying? planning on scaring our guests a bit? "

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Naerys was startled as she heard someone approach the dragon's pit. "Whoa, just when I thought I'd have some alone time". She mumbled with a sigh, Naerys turned to watch Daella hurrying into the dragon's pit with Aelys. Her eyes widened, astonished to see Daella down here at all, she thought, "I would be so disappointed if my dragon was that size." However, she would much rather have her down than anyone else. Naerys went about her business, still getting Varunas ready.

daella managed to escape the hustle and bustle of the other ruler's arrivals, finding herself in dragon pit. her mother had force daella to keep aelys with the rest of the dragons. " mother won't even let me keep aelys in my rooms while everyone is here. she made me bring her down here once the carriages started to arrive. " daella pouted, " can't the septon just place a crown on father's head and call it good? she also said i must be on my best behavior, what she means by that, i'll never know. i'm a delight. "