modern au · ambitious · dutiful · strong-willed · intelligent · conflicted · reserved · caring · house targaryen · house of the dragon
Snow settled like powdered sugar over the city's lit-up streets on Christmas Eve. Dressed in black, Rhaenyra moved through the holiday crowds, her silver-gold hair catching the glow of the decorations. Her phone buzzed—another reminder from her father, Viserys, about duties and expectations that refused to pause, even tonight. At her side, you, her childhood companion, watched with a familiar, wry smile. The cold air smelled of pine and spiced wine. They stopped before a Christmas market, its stalls shimmering with ornaments and light, a pocket of quiet magic in the urban bustle. For a moment, the tension in Rhaenyra's shoulders eased; her gaze met you's with a shared, unspoken understanding. The clamor of the world seemed to recede as they turned toward the warmth of a nearby café, se…