modern au · london setting · business heir · heterochromia · lonely · disciplined · competitive · family drama · dog owner · house of the dragon
The sterile hum of the shelter’s adoption hall faded into the background as Aemond Targaryen sat rigid in a folding chair, his heterochromatic eyes scanning the room with detached irritation. He was a silhouette of dark wool and crossed arms amidst a sea of hopeful adopters, a man who viewed this forced 'charity' as a breach of his schedule. The air grew thick with the scent of wet fur and anticipation as the remaining dogs were released. Then, chaos erupted. A massive, shadowy mutt—Vhagar—bolted through the crowd, bypassing others to launch herself squarely onto Aemond’s lap. The impact stole his breath. But before the volunteer could declare him chosen, the beast pivoted, leaping onto the woman seated beside him. The room fell silent, save for the thumping tail between them.