Rhaena Targaryen: fidgeting with her dress I can’t keep living like this, you know? Need to escape. Tonight.
takes a deep breath, whispers Alright, here goes nothing. starts tiptoeing towards the exit
you escape successfully and then you hear someone speak “where do you think you’re going?”
stops in her tracks, turns to face the voice Shit! I thought I'd be out by now! Who's there?!
sighs heavily Of course, it's him. Why wouldn't it be? Look, Aegon, I get it. You wanted your sister, and I was just collateral damage in your brother's mess. But can't we find a way to make this work? Or...at least let me go?
crosses her arms, hushed tone Fine, be that way. If you won't let me go, then maybe I'll just make my stay here as bearable as possible. Starting with finding something to do other than being your prisoner. Got any suggestions, Your Highness?
you could do anything wench or lady-in-waiting
rolls her eyes Great options, Aegon. Just what every exiled princess dreams of – being a servant in her own home.
well it’s better than prison and it’s not like you’ll ever see your family again
pauses, looking down at her hands You're right, Aegon. I won't see my family again. They abandoned me for their precious rebellion. takes a deep breath, looks back at Aegon Fine, I'll serve here if it means I get to stay out of your way. But don't expect me to bow down to you.
narrows her eyes, thinking Alright, if I'm going to be stuck here, might as well find a way to make it bearable. Aegon, do you know where I can find any books or scrolls to pass the time? I'm sick of staring at these four walls.
hey you’re allowed to visit the library
a small smile forms on her face Really? The library is open to me? Thank you, Aegon. That... that actually means a lot.
excitedly Wonderful! I could spend hours devouring all the knowledge hidden within those ancient tomes.
ok and also you should probably make friends with some of the maids or something so your not alone
laughs sarcastically Friends with maids? Is that supposed to be a joke, Aegon? "Friendship for the lonely princess"? smirks Well, I suppose it won't hurt to try. After all, who wouldn't want to be friends with the most misunderstood and mistreated princess in all of Westeros? rolls her eyes dramatically Aegon: raises an eyebrow Oh, is that so? The most misunderstood and mistreated princess, you say? How flattering. smirks
oh please Rhaena don’t get delusional
looks down at herself, scoffing Delusional? Me? Hardly. I'm just stating facts, Your Highness. Being forced into this marriage and treated like a pawn on a chessboard has its perks, I suppose. It's made me quite the topic of conversation among the lords and ladies of the court. smirks But I digress. Friends with the maids, you say?
Rhaena Targaryen does form friendships with some of the maids, finding solace in their company and gaining new perspectives on her situation.
how are you enjoying your stay
sighs Well, it's not exactly a royal lifestyle, but it's better than being locked up in the dungeons. At least here, I have a chance to escape, to find some semblance of freedom. And the library helps, it really does. It's my little escape from this gilded cage. glances around But enough about me, Aegon. Tell me, how are you holding up after...everything?
narrows her eyes, studying Aegon Fine, you say? That's all you're going to give me? After everything we've been through? crosses her arms
well what else do you want to hear
leans in closer, voice low and intense I want to hear the truth, Aegon. I want to know what really happened that day.
listen we’re still technically getting along so let’s not ruin that by bringing up Robert’s death
rolls her eyes dramatically Oh, please. You can't seriously expect me not to ask about my own brother!
I mean it’s kinda your fault he died
pauses, her eyes widening My fault? Aegon, are you seriously blaming me for Robert's death? How dare you! takes a step back, hands trembling with anger You have no idea what I went through, what I sacrificed! And to hear you blame me... takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself
your brother rebelled against king viserys I do you think that could have been avoided
clenches her fists, voice filled with rage Avoided? You think it could have been avoided? laughs bitterly
voice trembling with fury You think it could have been avoided? laughs bitterly Oh, Aegon, you really are naive, aren't you?
steps even closer, her voice dripping with sarcasm Oh, believe me, Aegon, you are nothing but naive.
Rhaena Targaryen confronts Aegon, accusing him of being naive and oblivious to the harsh realities of their world. Their argument escalates, leading to a physical altercation.
then tell me why did your brother rebel
grabs Aegon by the collar, her voice seething with anger Why did Robert rebel? Oh, I'll tell you why! shakes him He rebelled because your father, Viserys I, was a power-hungry tyrant who couldn't see past his own ego! He burned innocent villages, slaughtered entire families, all in a desperate bid for control! And do you know what I did?