Rich Man / Tyland Lannister / Aislynn Hightower

10. Cookies, Cocks & Dragons

"What was it like flying the Black Dread? You were Balerion's last rider."

"Only for a short time before he died. With Balerion died the last memory of Valyria of Old. But Vhagar still lives... somewhere." Viserys said with a sigh.

"Bit too large for the Dragon pit. Some would say too large for our world. Do you know where she nests?" Laena questioned.

"I'm sorry?" Viserys had too much on his mind to be talking dragons with a child, a child he was never going to marry, ever. He knew that for a fact, he didn't know why he was bothering entertaining the idea. He didnt have a better choice though, did he? Not one that wouldnt start a war with Corlys that was for sure.

"Do you know where Vhagar is now?" Laena questioned kindly.

"Um, the Dragon keepers believe she made home somewhere on the coast of the Narrow Sea. The workers at Spicetown report hearing her song at times." Viserys told her. "They say it is a sad thing." Viserys added.

"I imagine even dragons get lonely. Your Grace... it would be a great honor to join our houses as they were in Old Valyria. I would give you many children of pure Valyrian blood so that we might strengthen the royal line and the realm." Laena told him, as rehearsed.

"Is that what your father told you to say?" Viserys questioned and she nodded sheepishly. "What did your mother tell you?" Viserys countered.

"That I wouldn't have to bed you until I turned 14." Laena remarked honestly.

Aislynn choked out a breath as she passed them in the gardens.

"Give that girl a cookie and not a cock." Aislynn offered innocently as she passed Viserys watched her a moment longer. "Just one modest God fearing womans opinion." Aislynn offered feeling eyes on her.

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"What was that?" Aislynn questioned.

"What was what?" Otto countered.

"Don't play dumb father, it doesnt look good on you." Aislynn countered crossing her arms over her chest.

'The Small Council is urging me to remarry. It seems the realm wants for a new queen." Viserys told Alicent

"A good and kind queen will give comfort to your subjects." Alicent offered. "Does the Small Council have a particular lady in mind?'

"Uh..." Viserys said awkwardly. "Lord Corlys Velaryon has offered the hand of his daughter, the Lady Laena."

"A very strong match, Your Grace." Alicent agreed.

"I must admit, I, I don't know Laena very well." Viserys admitted.

"I'm sure that she is good and kind, and that she will enjoy your company, as I have, Your Grace." Alicent told him kindly, her father would not be happy about that, if her sister found out what Otto wanted though Alicent was certain Aislynn would kill their father anyways so she really didnt need to worry.

"Why are you acting so shady? What did you give Alicent?" Aislynn questioned.

"Please stop." Otto begged. "Aislynn I love you but I can't handle this right now."

"Can't handle what?" Aislynn bit back as Criston came up to them.

"Lord Hand." Criston remarked holding out a scroll, Aislynn smiled back at him as Otto read through the scroll with urgency.

"Hi." Aislynn said softly. "Fancy seeing you here... come here often?" She mused and Criston couldnt help but smile. Otto nudged her. "I'm married, do I need to say that to every man I talk to?" she questioned her father. "Can't I be friendly?"