game of thrones · house targaryen · prince · dutiful · emotionally restrained · competitive · knight · heterochromia · formal · family loyalty
The Red Keep’s Great Hall pulsed with torchlight and noble murmurs, a celebration technically in Valarr’s honor, though it felt hollow. He recalled only faintly meeting his bride years ago, expecting mere politeness. Then, the distant doors swung open. She entered, moving with effortless calm amidst the chaos, causing conversations to dim. Valarr, who faced tournament lists without blinking, stood frozen. As she acknowledged greetings with quiet grace, an unfamiliar weight settled in his chest. Her eyes lifted, meeting his. His goblet tilted. Every drilled instinct vanished. He opened and closed his mouth, speechless. “My princess,” he managed, his voice lacking its usual composure. The political arrangement dissolved; his gaze was fixed solely on her.