Unexpected Love: Viserys Targaryen

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"Ser Ryan was a strong Lord of Commander of the Kings guard But he was ill for some time he passed in peace I hope" Viserys said to the master who informed him of the mans death

"yes your grace" Mellos told him nodding his head "he was found to have passed gently in his sleep his remains are being prepared by the silent sisters"

"the succeeding Lord Commander, Ser Harrold would like to make haste in finding Ser Ryam's replacement on the King's guard"

"The kings guard must be restored to its full complemented of seven with the help of the hand I have invited a number of fine candidates to court all have passed fair trials" Ser Harrold informed them all

"four ships have now been lost, the last one was flying my banner" Lord Corlys said agitated walking into the room as if he owned it "the step stones have grown into conflagration yet you sit here and dither about court business".

"if you have something to discuss Lord Coryls " Otto remarked sarcastically as he gestured to the mans place at the table

"I want to know what is to be done about my ship and my men" the sea snake countered

"the crown will compensate you for your ship and crew and make offerings to the men's families" Viserys answered the man

"I don't want compensation I want to seize the steps stones by force burn out his crab feeder" Coryls said banging his fist onto the table

"I am not prepared to start a war with the free cities" Viserys told his sternly

"these pirates are not the Free Cities who do you think provides them with their ships and tender?"

"in all of its history, my Lord. The Seven Kingdoms have never entered open war with free cities. were that to happen, the losses would be incalculable".

"What reason does the Crabfeeder have to fear us? The King's own brother has been allowed to seize Dragonstone. and fortify it with an army of his gold cloaks, Corlys remarked.

"Daemon has been squared there for over half a year without even a protest from the Crown"

"i'll caution you Lord Corlys a seat at the Kings table does not make you his equal," otto warned him

" I have acted Corlys" Viserys told him "I've sent envoys to Pentos and Volantis to see if we might find common cause. Ships and men are at the ready the step zones will be settled in time"

"you have dragon riders father send us" Rhaenyra said the men chuckles

"it is not that simple Rhaenyra" Viserys responded shaking his head he understood where his daughter was coming from

"it would be a show of force" she added

"at least the princess has a plan" Corlys said rolling his eyes

"I only meant that we should at least..." Rhaenyra began to try and explain herself

"Perhaps uh.. theres some better use for the princess's talent, your grace" otto suggested making the princess frustrated

"yes why don't you take the Princess to choose a new King Guard member Lord commander" Viserys said agreeing with his hand

"of course your grace" Ser Harrold said before escorting the princess out of the room

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"Son of Ser Royce Caron, Ser, Desmond has proved strong and steady in both tourney lists and without While traveling through the Kingswood on his way to King's Landing, Ser Desmond recently brought a would-be poacher to justice" Ser Harrold told to Rhaenyra as Alicent approached her at the railing