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DRAGONSTONE

"Everything is clear for everyone?" Dany looked around. They went through her plan for the war. Everyone was listening to their Queen and Jon Snow. They were in sync and complementing each other how and what the others should do. Davos smiled several times under his nose, just like Jorah. It seemed Jon couldn't talk her down about the war, but they found some compromises and they act as two rulers, together. She looked around in the room, and everyone just nodded. "And... We need to know where is Arya Stark. She cannot be in the capital when the war starts." she glanced at Jon then turned back to the others. 
"The soldiers we sent for her have not yet returned." Jorah cleared his throat. 
"I'm afraid." Jon lowered his head "It won't be that easy to keep her away from the capital" he narrowed his eyes. "I don't think anyone can convince her." he sighed.
"One can convince her," she answered quietly and slowly turned to him. Their eyes met and Jon realized what she was thinking. He shook his head immediately. "She will not come to Dragonstone because a stranger says this to her." Dany sighed. 
"I am not going to leave you here." Jon frowned. 
"I am afraid you have no other choice" she turned back to the table "If you want to be sure that your sister is not in the capital when we attack it... it is only you who can keep her away." 
"Dany." Jon sighed.
"Maybe not." Davos interrupted their conversation and stepped closer to them. They both turned to him questioningly. "Maybe... " he cleared his throat "If you let me ... she doesn't know me too well but she knows that I am her brother's advisor. Maybe I can help, not to mention" he shrugged "I know the smuggling routes so it is easier to take her here without anyone noticing us," he explained. 
"It can work" Jon clearly liked his idea and nodded. 
"But you can't go alone," Dany added. "I know you are a brave man Ser Davos but I would be calmer if you'll bring some soldiers with you." she crossed her fingers in front of her body.
"The soldiers draw attention to themselves, Your Grace. That won't help our case." Davos shook his head.
"What if I go with him?" Jorah straightened himself. 
"Daenerys needs you..." Jon immediately started to answer but then he swallowed and glanced at his love. "The Queen needs her most trusted people around her. I'd prefer you to stay close to her and keep her ... safe." Jon lowered his voice and they exchanged a smile with Dany. 
"We can keep her safe with or without him." Daario interrupted before anyone could say anything. Dany saw in Jon's face that he is going to blow up again. She immediately placed her hand on his arm. It was just some natural reaction. 
"Chose travel companion for yourself Ser Davos" Dany smiled at him. "Anyone who you want. If you think Ser Jorah would be the best, then he'll be the one who goes with you." her hand was running down on Jon's arm and before she could let him go he grabbed her hand and caressed it gently.

"If ..." Dany pulled her hand away and crossed again in front of her body. "no one has any questions then... please leave." she took a deep breath. "Except for you." she turned to Tyrion and Varys.
"Did we... do something, Your Grace?" Tyrion narrowed his eyes.
"Did you?" Daenerys asked back. "It is only you who can know that." she looked so calm. 
"I don't think ... I ... " Tyrion was clearly puzzled.
"Then you don't have to worry about. Or is that not allowed for your Queen to have a private talk with her advisors?" she asked another question.
"Of course it is. We are here to serve you." Varys stepped closer and bowed with his head. Dany glanced at the others and everyone finally left the room. Everyone except Jon Snow. He seemed worried and he did not move away from her. 
"I thought you want to specify the search of your sister," she told him quietly. 
"I'd prefer to stay here if you don't mind it." he raised his eyes at the two men for a moment. 
"No. Of course not." she was glad he chose to be there. Not because she was afraid of them. She was glad because she felt how much he loves her, and she was more sure that horrible vision or at least the end of that ... never come true. Jon took some steps back and leaned against the wall. Dany hesitated for some moments. Closed her eyes then took a deep breath.

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