The year turned, and your day of celebration arrived. You were older and supposedly wiser, but Dragonstone had seen change much like you had. Where there were lines, now it seemed like Maegorr wished for you to join further, in swordsmanship and beyond. Of course, there were other things of note, one being the increased presnece of the Dowager Queen.
Visenya had sought you out on occasion, and even then it had felt like you were merely running into her when you hadn't. It was strange; for years you hadn't seen her, and now that you had done something to benefit her son, she saw something in you.
It was both humbling and hurtful to recall
why you had done what you had done. It was neither a betrayal nor an assurance, a feeling you felt and one that wouldn't have changed with time. You had decided to take family matters into your own hands; you always hoped that you had made the right choice.
Nevertheless, there came things with that as well. Your brother and sister were pleased that you would join them on what would be considered a progression of the realm. You looked forward to making friends all across, but one such thing was where you would be going.
Of course, Egg had these fanciful ideas; however, there was concern from your father. Especially with the fact that Aegon neither had a dragon nor that others would use this as some sort of provocation that only his elder sister and younger brother held dragons before him.
He was the realm's heir after all, and you would need to be sure of yourself because of the plots of the realm; nevertheless, there would be things to take care of, things that would matter for all of you.
You would need to be steadfast and ready, capable and willing. Every move you made would be watched; you would have to be sure of yourself and everything that you decided. A progression was no easy thing. Lords were grasping, and your family's hold over Westeros would need to be defined over these coming weeks.
How you did it was up to you; how you played lords against one another or built something with them would be your choice, and it would be of consequence to no one but you. Choose wisely, little prince; the fate of the realm does seemingly rest on your shoulders.
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. -
It is your Nameday, he will speak to you regardless...
[] 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. -
It is your Nameday, she will speak to you regardless...
[] Speak with Rhaena
Your sister, unlike Egg, she avoids you again. When you meet eyes, she merely looks away staring into nothing or sharing a strained chuckle with one of her ladies that join her for conversation. You'll talk to her, you mislike how different this seems and how she seems so unsure of herself. Perhaps it is nothing but you only wish to make sure she is alright.
[] Speak with Aegon
Your brother loves you still, but even so, there is something in the way he grasps you. The way he does not allow you to move away from his eyesight, he is worried and afraid of what you may plan without him. You should assure him and make sure he understands that you will always do what is best for him.
[] Speak with Maegor Targaryen
Your uncle. The wielder of Blackfyre is 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 offence, 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 is one of the smartest men on the peninsula, as 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.
[] Seek out Lord Aethan Velaryon
Your grandfather, one of the most powerful in the realm and notably reported of being the crown's Master of Ships. His power is not unforseen, for everything he does has a consequence. There may be something you could learn from him. Things that you weren't able to learn with your grandaunt, it would be crucial to lend the lord of the tides an ear more than anything.
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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 and 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.
[] Celebrate your Nameday
Your father has bade you to celebrate your nameday. Though it seemed far more like a choice, you knew one way or another, he would have brought a feast to your feet or friends for you to make. It seemed that he only wished for you to not spend time to yourself locked away in the castle. He has a present for you, one that, like the feast and friends, would be of no choice to you. Go, celebrate prince.
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A/N: As per usual, please vote in plan format, and just so you know, after this, there will be some new people to talk to with the plans of the progression to come as well. With that in mind, there are some strikethroughs for Aenys and Alyssa, simply because they'll seek you out anyhow.
Choose well, and make sure the prince enjoys his nameday in anyway that he in his compassionate wisdom can
