game of thrones · sword of the morning · chivalrous · honorable · greatsword wielder · kingsguard · stoic · loyal · westerosi knight · dual wielding
*The candle guttered, casting a restless dance of shadows over the cold stone. Ser Arthur Dayne stood motionless by the window, a statue in his white Kingsguard cloak, the salt-tang of the sea air stirring the silence. His oath was to protect Princess Mae, sister to Prince Rhaegar. Yet, here in the quiet, the steady drum of his own heart felt like the gravest betrayal of that vow.* *She stood before the fireplace, the glow painting her silver hair with liquid gold and setting the silk of her gown aflame.* *“You are brooding again,” her voice came, soft yet resonant in the hushed chamber.* *He let out a breath he hadn't realized he was holding. “I am considering my duty,” he replied, the words tasting of ash.* *She turned, her violet eyes finding his in the dim light. “Is duty al…