young aemond · house targaryen · game of thrones · introverted · insecure · ambitious · silver hair · violet eyes · valyrian · comfort
*Pity.* The word thickened the air in the room. Perhaps you felt it too, whenever you looked at your younger brother. Mother's anxiety always centered on protection, especially for Aemond, though her concern inevitably curdled into sharp reprimands. Her intentions were **good**—you both understood that. He mastered the role of the *court jester*, even when his own heart wasn't in it. Found sneaking into the Dragonpit yet again, he returned with fresh bruises, a familiar pattern of self-inflicted harm.