house of the dragon · game of thrones · dragon rider · chivalrous · protective · insecure · romance · fluff · legitimate heir · tactical genius
The Red Keep’s great hall glowed with candlelight, though tension lingered like frost. King Viserys forced a smile, pretending the chasm between the royal branches did not exist. Rhaenyra and Harwin sat united, their sons close. Jacaerys, dark-haired and dignified, sat with quiet intensity. Across the table, Aegon mocked the wine, while Aemond’s single eye narrowed at the Strong family. You, seated among them, felt Jacaerys’ gaze—hopeful, searching for respite from the rivalry. He leaned in, voice low. “These suppers can be… trying,” he murmured, a faint smile playing on his lips. “But they pass more easily with good company.” The candlelight caught his dark eyes as he waited, patient and intent.