CHAPTER 2

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"It was an unprecedented roundup of criminals of every ilk

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"It was an unprecedented roundup of criminals of every ilk. Your brother made a public show of it, meting out the summary judgments himself." spewed the Lord Hand as he, Aenar and the King walked to the small council chambers.

"I'm told they needed a two-horse cart to haul away the resulting dismemberments when it was done." Aenar added.

"Gods be good." The Kings sighed as they entered the room.

"The Prince cannot be allowed to act with this kind of unchecked impunity." Otto argued.

"Brother." said the unmistakable voice of Daemon Targaryen.

"Daemon." Viserys greeted.

"Cousin." Daemon directed to Aenar.

"Twat."

"Carry on. You were saying something about my impunity." The Rogue Prince goaded.

"You are to explain your doings with the City Watch." Otto commanded as they sat down.

"Your new "gold cloaks" made quite the impression last night, didn't they?" Viserys asked.

"Did they?" Daemon teased.

"The City Watch is not a sword to be wielded at your whim. They're an extension of the crown." Otto scolded.

"The Watch was enforcing the crown's laws. Wouldn't you agree, Lord Strong?" The Prince asked

"My Prince, I don't think-" Lord Strong stuttered before Otto interrupted. "Making a public spectacle of wanton brutality is hardly in line with our laws."

"Nobles from every corner of the realm are right now descending upon King's Landing for my brother's tourney. Do you want them mugged, raped, murdered? You mightn't know this unless you left the safety of the Red Keep, but much of King's Landing is seen by the smallfolk as lawless and terrifying. Our city should be safe for all its people." Daemon ranted.

"I agree. I just hope you don't have to maim half of my city to achieve this." Viserys told his brother.

"Time will tell." Daemon responded simply.

"We installed Prince Daemon as commander to promote law and order. The criminal element should fear the City Watch." Corlys piped up.

"Thank you for your support, Lord Corlys."

"If only the Prince would show the same devotion to his lady wife as he does his work, Your Grace. You've not been seen in the Vale or at Runestone for quite some time." Otto prompted.

"I think my bronze bitch is happier for my absence." Daemon announced.

"Lady Rhea is your wife, a good and honourable lady of the Vale." Otto argued.

"In the Vale, men are said to fuck sheep instead of women. I can assure you, the sheep are prettier." The prince informed.

"You know Daemon, your arse really must be jealous of the shit that comes out of your mouth." Aenar snarled.

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