THE DRAGON DANCER // HOTD

03

In the morn Viserra sought out her mother immediately to speak of the letters she read.

Of course, breakfast was had first, and then, just as she had yesterday, Viserra followed her mother into her study.

"Did you find any worthy men within the letters?" Rhaenyra asked as the two woman sat.

Viserra shook her head swiftly, "No. Jacaerys made a rather correct point yesterday; none of those men will love me the way I wish. They will not put me first and care for me. I had a bit of hope that Jace would be proven wrong...he wasn't."

Rhaenyra took a quick breath and nodded, carefully thinking of her next words, "Have you thought of anything else? Marriage itself? Children? Is this something you still desire?"

Viserra contemplated for a moment, shrugging, "I think so. I know I want to be married. I want someone who will love me more than the stars love the moon. I believe my mind will be made up about having children once I experience marriage. If it is unpleasant I will not bear children to a horrid man. But if I meet a perfect man who is gentle and sweet and kind then...perhaps...I would wish to start a family of my own," the girl explained.

Rhaenyra understood where her daughter's words came from. Viserra watched as the years went by and Rhaenyra and Laenor had to fake a loving marriage. She didn't want that for her child.

"I had another proposal in mind that I wanted to bring up with you if you denied the other Lords..." Rhaenyra spoke suspiciously.

Viserra quirked an eyebrow up at her mother's tone. She rarely spoke to Viserra in such ways. They typically got straight to the point with their conversations.

"Yes?" Viserra asked impatiently.

"I have had the thought in my mind for a while now, just a last resort of sorts. Though, since you've returned I've noticed how you and Jacaerys behave towards one another..."

"You don't mean to propose a marriage between-"

"I do. If that is something you and Jacaerys would wish. I can take the idea to him and ask. I only propose this out of my own speculations. If I have been misled..." Rhaenyra trailed off.

"I..." Viserra paused for a moment, "I do not think you've been misled, mother. But...I would take the proposal to Jace. I believe it would be easier for us to discuss this together," Viserra explained.

Rhaenyra nodded, "Yes, that would be ideal, I suppose. Speak with me on the result after you have spoken with your brother," she instructed before standing up.

"I shall," Viserra nodded before she and her mother split ways.

Viserra thought for a long while about the ways in which she could go about bringing this proposal up to Jace.

Then the idea came to her.

A dragon ride!

She asked Jace the previous night if he would accompany her on a dragon ride and he happily agreed. That was the perfect opportunity to bring up a proposal between the two...

Viserra found Jace practicing his High Valyrian in the library when she sought him out to ask about a dragon ride.

"Will you come with me on dragon back? We have much to discuss," Viserra asked in High Valyrian. Her speech was impeccable and beyond perfect. Jacaerys was often jealous of how good she was.