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[bloodstone]

I intend to leave Rhaenyra in the care of you and mine nephew. What little trust I have for you goes to her care, her protection. Do not fail her, as we failed my daughter.

[unapparent]

[ alicent double-takes at the name. ]

You mean to risk your life in pursuit of this David Collins.

[bloodstone]

[ Aemond, you fucking gossip. ]

I mean to take his life. I know him to be a killer, with no doubt.

[unapparent]

From what source?

[ a gossip who doesn't get any of the hot deets, wtf. ]

[bloodstone]

One of my own.

[ He's not telling you shit, babe. ]

[unapparent]

Helpful.

Ugh, at least tell Rhaenyra or Jacaerys.
It would be best if we are not all viewed as bloodthirsty fools by our fellow guests.

[ all meaning 'targaryens and targeyen adjacent victims like alicent hightower'. ]

[bloodstone]

It doesn't matter how they view us. It is our blood that is being spilled, fool or otherwise.

[unapparent]

It will matter if they seek vengeance against those you love best.
Protect them or don't, it is up to you.

[bloodstone]

That is why I leave them in Aemond's care, though he failed Baela so spectacularly.

[unapparent]

Aemond is one man. Speak truth to your kin, if not to me.

You again risk Rhaenyra with your idiocy and selfishness, just as you did when you spoiled her innocence.

[bloodstone]

One man who gave his word, and failed even so.

I risk nothing but my own life, or do you suggest you cannot care for her? If so, I will take her elsewhere.

[unapparent]

[ she scoffs. ]

She is not a thing to be taken or given, Daemon.

Aemond and I will protect her and Jacaerys as much as we can. Unlike you, I have allies of mine own to call upon.

I say again, though I know you will not hear it: You underestimate your opponent, as you oft have in your recklessness. David may have others who love him, he may not. Most in this manor favour peace over violence, regardless, and you will incite them with an unfounded attack.

[bloodstone]

She is not a thing, that is something we might agree on. She is the True Queen, my wife and the mother of my children, and the thing most dear to me in the world. Her kind word to you is the only reason I speak to you now, and hope that your family might keep mine safe.

You claim they wish for peace, but I have yet to see evidence of it. My family has been the one taken, not yours. Your son remains untouched. You remain untouched. No command you offer will stay my hand now, Alicent.

Protect her, or do not. I intend to do my part.

[ And he will no longer respond. ]

[unapparent]

If you listened, you would know I ask not for you to stay your hand but to hear why you wield the blade against one we haven't yet identified as Rhaenyra or Baela's killer.

You will die as you lived, Daemon. A fool, grasping for power in a world that knows you are not fit to wield it.