#Vhagar on the ride back home: but-- but didn't you say?? didn't you say u wanted his eye mf???

[ladygreene13]

absolutely late to the party but- the whole Aemond and Lucerys thing being basically a confirmation of dragons reacting to their riders' state of mind if not always their commands is actually pretty neat. It had been subtle throughout the show, with Caraxes always reacting to Daemon (wounded or restless or angry), but they made a point of it in the finale with Syrax. First through the shared pain, then through her protectiveness, mentioned at the first bridge meeting and showcased at the second despite Rhaenyra's attempt to rein in her emotions and command peace. There is also a comment on most of these dragons not having been rode into battle, which also gives context to their behavior and their riders' surprise. Aemond was angry and seeking revenge, so Vhagar went for it; Lucerys was scared and being threatened, so Arrax protected him.