Tessarion.
The name had called you in the midst of flight, one that your friend, your brother, and the term had only felt right, argeed too with a roar. You had soared for so long that you could already see the sun rise before you. You hadn't felt tired, for some reason you had felt like your eyes had been opened for the first time in a long time. You had felt like you could have gone for longer, as long as you and Tessarion wished. Yet, for all the fun you wished too have, you would need to rest eventually, and that is when things went awry as you landed.
Where your family had gathered. You had noticed the looks of everyone, from your father to your grandaunt. Some were proud, others excited, and two had pinched looks on their faces.
It was the two you had never thought would have those looks on their faces. In fact, it had been the cause of why it had hurt so badly. Why it had caused you thhat much pain.
Rhaena's face seemed careful but for some reason there was just that look in her eyes. Something that she had shared with Egg as the two had simply looked at you as Tessarion had wrapped his tail around your ankle. His snout just at your boot when you had watched them with sadness settling into your chest.
Aegon's reaction was far more different. He had seemed happy but there was something else, something you recognized, worry. He had that look in his eyes that you had so many times when he was in the yard. When others had wanted for you to be the warrior to join him on the field, and now he felt inadequate against you.
You realise that part of you feels pride, and another, the normal part of you, now feels sorrow for the pain you caused him.
You share a look with Tessarion; the dragon formerly known to eat dragons had only purred, as if it wished to sleep at your feet now.
You had found the others.
To your surprise Maegor had smiled and nodded before he had left to go find Balerion, he wished to soar but it was your grandaunt that had been the difference of them all even.
She smiled, proud, and glad that you had managed to do something worthwhile. With that, she had merely bowed her head to you before leaving you be. You doubt you would get anything more than that as you were left to settle with the feeling that things had shifted within the castle of dragonstone.
Rhaena Targaryen Relation Change: Complicated
Aegon Targaryen Relation Change: Complicated
Maegor Targaryen Relation Change: Proud
Visenya Targaryen Relation Change: Proud
Daeron, the Sworn Sword Relation Change: Admiration
You do well to not dwell on that moment. It had been....well, weeks since then. Things in the castle had changed and it had seemed that Aegon had known of your words to Maegor as well as your father. You did not share the same relationship now with either he or Rhaena, they had all but left you to fend for yourself in the castle.
You hadn't known whether to feel sad or worry, but time continued in Dragonstone. You could not allow it to make you anymore melancholic, could you?
You have done what no one thought you were capable of doing.
You claimed a dragon, one that had dismissed and denied others before you. There was cause for celebration, wasn't there? Yet the two you wanted to share it with most hadn't been on the same page as you.
You felt as if it were both your fault and theirs but that should not stop you, should it?
Alas, there was something else as well, something that should have been important. You had claimed a dragon; one of your dreams was finished within a year's turn. You had flushed at the thought, but was there anything else you wished to achieve? You doubt it but the thought had begged some questions from yourself in times you had spared to yourself.
Conversations - Pick 2
[] Speak with Aenys
Your father, the king. With some surprise, your father's health has improved. He is grateful for all that you have done with your uncle Maegor, and he too has spotted your brother and sister's lack of time for you. He doesn't worry, stating that it is merely an affront on their part of some sort. Yet he wishes to speak with you; apparently there have been ravens from the Vale and Riverlands.
[] Speak with Alysaa
Your mother, Alyssa, kind, fair, and perhaps where you got your handsome looks. She is both worried and grateful that you claimed a dragon, but for all that was, you could read the concern on her face. She worries that you are growing too fast and begs for time with you, especially considering all that you have learnt. Especially about your sibling that did not come to pass.
[] Speak with Rhaena
Your sister, your eldest sibling, and the one who tasked you claim Tessarion. Alas, it seemed as if you had done wrong because, like Aegon, she has not spoken to you in any regard. You feel as if you had done what she asked, but she has done nothing to show appreciation as you deserved, right? Confront her.
[] Speak with Aegon
Your brother, the one who was supposed to comfort you now avoids you like the plague. Your words have travelled the court and he looks at you as if you are half a stranger. It hurts. Speak to him, clear the air if you can and make it make sense. You are his conscience, as he is your sword; what else besides you and him matters?
[] Speak with Maegor Targaryen
Your uncle. The wielder of Blackfyre and now pacified by your words. He has shown appreciation for you, and in turn, he has made an effort to give you guidance. In what you may ask? Why else but the sword? He considers your lack of training to be an affront, but one he can no doubt help. You don't miss a gleam in his eyes as he does so; perhaps it is merely the sun.
[] Speak with Grand Maester Gawen
The grand maester of Dragonstone, one of the smartest men on the isle it is known. You wish to have his ear, to know how he fares in your father's condition. You cannot simply let it be, to know that the maester will do nothing. Something can be done, right? You will not let this rest, there must be something, anything that can be done.
[] Seek out Mellario of Lys
You have not forgotten the mysterious woman who had caused your spiral and reason for all of your woes as of late. You have heard news from your friends at the Dragon's Inn that she has returned after three months away. It seems she has called for you as well, a note of appreciation but her information so far has proved valuable and in turn, it has made your family stable somewhat.
[] Seek out Dowager Queen Visenya
You have never done so until her wonders of you have grown. She was proud of you when you claimed Tessarion, now you wonder if there is something you could learn from her. Much like your grandmother, it was her that had ruled the kingdom with Rhaenys whilst Aegon had only ruled on matters that required his attention. Perhaps there is something you could learn about hidden powers behind a throne...perhaps
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Actions - Pick 2
[] Ride on Tessarion
You have only claimed him and he has claimed you in turn. You doubt that feeling will ever fade but as it stands, you do not wish it to leave you. You crave the wind in your hair and the world beneath your feet once more. Besides, you can feel within yourself that Tessarion craves for you as well, a thirst for the skies and his partner with him. The feeling is still something to get used to, but you do not mind it, having someone like that. You like it, it feels right, much like a brother should.
[] Relax
You have not rested since you learnt that your siblings have avoided you when you came home from claiming of Tessarion. It hurts you to realise, but you cannot remain burdened by it. Rest; have a moment to yourself before you continue to act on your emotions of a scorned brother.
[] Study Rhaenys Targaryen
The diplomat, the dragon who flew to Dorne and bade Meria Martell to bow. Alas, her fate would see her return to the sandy dunes where the scorching sun had burnt the dragon and a lucky bolt had struck Meraxes clean. Alas, she was fond of minstrels, and like you, had the hearts of the smallfolk. Study her, you wish to know what else she planned, what else you may find that others could not.
[] Donate to the Smallfolk
Your charitable nature knows no bounds, and many of the smallfolk clamour for some sort of help. You will go amongst them, the countless in Dragonstone and perhaps eventually beyond. Who knows who you may help— and in turn remembers you as kind, fair, and forgiving.
[] Take Part in Court
Your first moment had been between yourself, your father, and Uncle Maegor. Perhaps this one should be among the lords and ladies. From what you know, your family in House Velyaron might yet make their presence known further. It would be nice to see new faces on the peninsula.
[] Regale the Smallfolk
Your reputation knows no bounds, and though you are something of a known entity on Dragonstone. You could regale further and allow everyone to hear your voice. To let them know that you, their prince, have their best interests at heart. A selfless prince, a prince of the people and of their hearts.
[] Write In (Subject to Heavy QM Approval)
A/N: Vote in Plan Format, please, and yes, this won't be easy. The claiming a dragon then the Maegor was always going to have some big effects but what can happen now is going to be fun because well, pay attention to the achievement page and what will happen come the new year...
