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( Rhaenyra clutches at his hands and Jacaerys wishes he had words more comforting to share with her. he holds her hands tightly, glances away before he meets her eyes as he does when he is nervous. it hits him suddenly, the gravity of what he is about to share. even if victory is theirs, their great house fails the kingdoms they are sworn to protect. )

A Baratheon sits on the Iron Throne. ( or was it a Lannister? he cannot remember which tale was told to him by Lady Sansa and which by Daenerys. he trusts both, though there seems to be tension between the two. either way, it means Aegon's Dream was lost to the crown.

the grim tone of his first words leaves him when he insists, as if it will soothe the great wound the truth brings. The Conquerer was not wrong, the dream comes to pass and it is their house that keeps it safe. ) Lady Sansa swore the battle was won. The northern houses brought together, fighting with Daenerys Targaryen's dragons at their side. The dead destroyed by fire and dragon glass found only underneath the Dragonmount.

( he swallows, ) Daenerys herself does not yet know what is to come.

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A Baratheon? [ That alone would not immediately give Rhaenyra cause for concern; House Baratheon has been an ally for many years, with several descendants of Aegon the Conqueror marrying into their line. But Jace's words also echo what little she has learned from Daenerys as well, that House Targaryen does not sit the Iron Throne, and has not in several generations. A greater question still hangs over her then: who was responsible for overthrowing their house, and when?

It is a smaller concern to take into consideration when her son stands before her, all but confirming that Aegon's dream will come to pass; yet, instead of the Seven Kingdoms standing against the threat, it seems as though only the northern houses take up arms, allied with their descendant, while the Baratheons who hold seat in King's Landing withhold their forces.

Rhaenyra nods quietly, considering everything she's just been informed of. ]

She will not hear of it from me. Better for her not to know of something that has yet to transpire when she is as far removed from her dragons as we are. But this is... [ She exhales quietly, the faintest smile emerging over her features. ] You've done well, Jace. Very well, indeed.

[ It reaffirms, for her, that she must not only continue her efforts in reclaiming what is rightfully hers, but also not lose sight of her true purpose — in ensuring that her descendants are prepared for the war to come. ]