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Kingslanding

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Rhaenyra stared down at the council table, her hand placed on top of the stone in front of her while the other was placed on her stomach. Her mind was still busy with the thought of losing Harwin. She was so lost in thought that she was barely paying attention to the conversation.

"It is Lord Blackwood's contention, therefore, that the Brackens moved the boundary stones in the dead of the night and put their horses to graze in his field." Lynoel states, leaning over. Rhaenyra huffs, rolling her eyes.

"Why was this issue not brought before Lord Grover? Has he grown so feeble he cannot settle a quarrel over rocks?" Alicent asks

"I've heard tale that Lord Grover's son now rules Riverrun in all but name." Jasper Wylde says "Well, he is also a Tully and this remains a Tully problem." Alicent says "I would agree. If we may move on, my lords..." Lynoel says

"And yet, the Brackens and the Blackwoods will use any excuse to spill each other's blood." Rhaenyra interrupted, her eyes meeting Alicents, who watched her intently. "So... this dispute bears looking into. There will be countryfolk who know where the lines have been drawn for generations." Rhaenyra says

"That is easy enough." Lynoel says softly. "Of course." Alicent scoffs, annoyed. Rhaenyra glares up at her, watching as the queen brings her glass to her lips. "Ser Tyland." Lynoel calls out

Tyland Lannister clears his throat. "Uh, we should address the latest developments in the Stepstones, my lords." Tyland asks

Viserys sighs, rubbing his face in exasperation. "Will we ever be shut out of that blasted place?" Viserys asks

"If you ask me, I think the Blackwoods have the upper hand." Beesbury says

"No. We've moved on to the Stepstones, Lord Beesbury." Mellos says "And the Triarchy's new alliance with Dorne." Tyland says, leaning over. "I was hoping our negotiations with Sunspear might persuade them to see reason." Viserys says, only to cough. "To trust a Martell is to be disappointed." Viserys says

"And where, I wonder, is our Prince Daemon? Or I suppose I should call him King, as he styled himself when he won a battle there... once." Jasper says

"That was a decade ago and he has since left the region undefended." Alicent states, only to be interrupted. "We have left it undefended. There should've been fortifications built, watchtowers, a fleet of ships, a garrison of soldiers sent to hold our ground." Rhaenyra says "We cannot afford it. Our coffers are great, but not infinite. We must consider the cost to our subjects." Alicent says, annoyed and frustrated with the Princess.

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