Rich Man / Tyland Lannister / Aislynn Hightower

41. To The Living

Lovebomb/ Bronn out now!

''That was a decade ago and he has since left the region undefended. '' Alicent reminded them.

''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 countered.

''We cannot afford it." Tyland corrected Rhaenyra glared back at him. "I"m master of coin, I was master of ships, I know what it takes." Tyland remarked.  ''Our coffers are great, but not infinite."

"I agree." ALicent cut in. "We must consider the cost to our subjects.''

''I must agree.'' Viserys remarked. Alicent was pleased that he was finally agreeing with her about something must have been the mess in the yard and him trying not to piss of an already fuming Aislynn by using his head for once in a meeting.

''The cost of war is greater.'' Rhaenyra countered ''But we have been lax and the old monster now lifts its head.''

''Let us be finished.'' Alicent demanded

''Yes.'' Viserys agreed with a sigh

''Wait. I wish to speak.'' Rhaenyra declared.

"Where's daddy?" Tytos questioned. 

"In a meeting with bossy pants." Aislynn answered. Tytos giggled out and she started tickling him making him giggle all the more. 

"There you are!" Amelia declared dramatically. "I was thinking that Hela and I were going to go for a ride on Dreamfyre-"

"Nope." Aislynn corrected. "It's late out."

"You didnt let me finish." Amelia countered crossing her arms over her chest. 

"FUnny I said the same thing to all my previous suitors." Aislynn mused. 

"What?"

"Fine. Finish your request.'' Aislynn agreed. Amelia tapped her foot on the ground clearly trying to think of more. 

"Tomorrow?" 

"Is it safe? I will have to talk to the dragon trainers and-"

"You told me how you and Rhaenyra when she wasnt a monster went riding together!" Amelia objected. 

"Yes. We did but Rhaenyra and I were still older than you are now. It's not a no." AIslynn assured. "Just want to make sure you are safe, dragons are dangerous."

"Fine." AMelia slumped off. 

"Hey." Aislynn countered. "Where's my hug?" Amelia headed back over and hugged her mother. 

"HEY!" Tytos shouted extending his arms. Amelia chuckled snuggling him close.

"I Love you," Aislynn said as Amelia headed out.

"Love you." Amelia agreed. 

''I have felt the... strife... between our families of late, my Queen. And for any offense given by mine, I apologize.'' Rhaenyra began as she stared over at Alicent. ''But we are one house. And long before that, we were friends.'' Rhaenyra offered. ''My son Jacaerys will inherit the Iron Throne after me. I propose we betroth him to your daughter, Helaena. Ally ourselves... once and for all.'' Viserys smiled happily but Alicent was not pleased. ''Let them rule together.''

''A most judicious proposition.'' Viserys agreed, Tyland saw Alicents face pinch, lips pucker and brow furrow at the idea. 

''Additionally, if Syrax brings forth another clutch of eggs, your son Aemond will have his choice of them, uh... a symbol of our goodwill.'' Rhaenyra went on.