THE COUNCIL ROOM WAS QUIET AS THE LORD'S VOICE ECHOED
"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." Lyonel said to the people on the table
"Why was this issue not brought before Lord Grover? Has he grown so feeble he cannot settle a quarrel over rocks?" another lord asked as they normally bantered togther
"I've heard tale that Lord Grover's son now rules Riverrun in all but name." One of the councilmen replied "Well, he is also a Tully and this remains a Tully problem." "I would agree." Viserys agree "If we may move on, my lords"
"And yet, the Brackens and the Blackwoods will use any excuse to spill each other's blood. So... this dispute bears looking into. There will be country folk who know where the lines have been drawn for generations." Rhaenyra added and Alicent stared at her.
Alicent didn't like that Rhaenyra was in this council and voiced her opinions here."That is easy enough." Lyonel agreed, "Of course. Ser Tyland."
"Uh, we should address the latest developments in the Stepstones, my lords," Tyland said."Will we ever be shut of that blasted place?" Viserys murmured
"If you ask me, I think the Blackwoods have the upper hand." They said "No. We've moved on to the Stepstones, Lord Beesbury." Alicent said with a bore voice as she played with her hands
"And the Triarchy's new alliance with Dorne." Tyland went on"I was hoping our negotiations with Sunspear might persuade them to see reason." Viserys said with a cough "To trust a Martell is to be disappointed."
"Let us be finished," Alicent demanded after a while of talking "Yes." Viserys agreed with a sigh "Wait. I wish to speak." Rhaenyra declared
"Be seated." Viserys agreed softly. "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 looked at Alicent
"But we are one house. And long before that, we were friends, always family." 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. I also think its best if your daughter Daena is sent to ward Winterfell, as Lord Cregan would need the ravens he sends" Viserys smiled happily but Alicent did not look pleased.
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