‘ perhaps she might, were her subjects more gifted in their song, ’ she whispers in return, subtly tilting her own candle to even out the melting wax.

* 𝐒𝙿𝚁𝙸𝙽𝙶 ˖ 𝓟𝐑͟𝐈͟𝐍͟𝐂͟𝐄͟𝐒͟𝐒.@zaldritsosJul 26

ﾠ 𝒽olding a tall white candle, next to @illborns. “do you think the Maiden enjoys all this singing .ᐣ”

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ᴾ̲ᴬ̲ᵂ̲ᴺ̲ ‎ ‎ 𝖮𝖴𝖳𝖯𝖫𝖠𝖸𝖤𝖣 · Aug 2, 2026 · 7:46 AM UTC

ᴾ̲ᴬ̲ᵂ̲ᴺ̲ ‎ ‎ 𝖮𝖴𝖳𝖯𝖫𝖠𝖸𝖤𝖣@illbornsAug 2

visenya's utterance surprised her. it was not often that vaena heard herself compared to her mother, except to say how different they were. perhaps the others did not know her as well as her sister did, as her temper rarely manifested in—

* 𝐒𝙿𝚁𝙸𝙽𝙶 ˖ 𝓟𝐑͟𝐈͟𝐍͟𝐂͟𝐄͟𝐒͟𝐒.@zaldritsosJul 26

ﾠ “you are quick to anger, just like mother.” the younger murmurs in a low voice, almost as if she did not wish for her sister to hear her words. nonetheless, she quickly heads for the door, leaving her quarters. ››

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ᴾ̲ᴬ̲ᵂ̲ᴺ̲ ‎ ‎ 𝖮𝖴𝖳𝖯𝖫𝖠𝖸𝖤𝖣 · Aug 2, 2026 · 7:46 AM UTC

ᴾ̲ᴬ̲ᵂ̲ᴺ̲ ‎ ‎ 𝖮𝖴𝖳𝖯𝖫𝖠𝖸𝖤𝖣@illbornsAug 2

the company of others. ‘ perhaps we can discover a new constellation, ’ she proposed, as they walked quietly. ‘ it is not right that the maesters have all the fun with that. ’

ᴾ̲ᴬ̲ᵂ̲ᴺ̲ ‎ ‎ 𝖮𝖴𝖳𝖯𝖫𝖠𝖸𝖤𝖣 · Aug 2, 2026 · 7:44 AM UTC

ᴾ̲ᴬ̲ᵂ̲ᴺ̲ ‎ ‎ 𝖮𝖴𝖳𝖯𝖫𝖠𝖸𝖤𝖣@illbornsAug 2

( shrugging ) silverstar is not like other dragons. and it is only a fantasy, i suppose. she's too small to seat more than one at present. anyhow, i have no objection to northerners, so she ought to feel the same.

𝑬𝑴𝑴𝑨𝑆𝑁𝑂𝑊 ❆@JustAStreetratJul 23

dragonback?! i can't think of anyone a dragon would allow less on their back than a northerner, princess...

ᴾ̲ᴬ̲ᵂ̲ᴺ̲ ‎ ‎ 𝖮𝖴𝖳𝖯𝖫𝖠𝖸𝖤𝖣 · Aug 2, 2026 · 7:42 AM UTC

ᴾ̲ᴬ̲ᵂ̲ᴺ̲ ‎ ‎ 𝖮𝖴𝖳𝖯𝖫𝖠𝖸𝖤𝖣@illbornsAug 2

‘ it is much better, with your company and the sea air, ’ she replied agreeably. ‘ there is no cure for anything that comes close to the smell of the ocean, do you not think? ’ the princess took her brother's arm as they made their way—

𓆩 ᵀᴴᴱ 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐄 ╱ 𝑱𝑨𝑪𝑨𝑬𝑹𝒀𝑺 𓆪@zaldrizismsJul 23

ᅠ he knew well of her preferences when it came to company———he would not dwell nor pry , simply : `` 𝒾 would like that 𝓋𝑒𝓇𝓎 much , sister . come , let walk the shores . it's been far too long since i've taken the time » ᅠ

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ᴾ̲ᴬ̲ᵂ̲ᴺ̲ ‎ ‎ 𝖮𝖴𝖳𝖯𝖫𝖠𝖸𝖤𝖣 · Aug 2, 2026 · 7:42 AM UTC

ᴾ̲ᴬ̲ᵂ̲ᴺ̲ ‎ ‎ 𝖮𝖴𝖳𝖯𝖫𝖠𝖸𝖤𝖣@illbornsAug 2

down the shore. they were of a height, but she still felt much more protected with her elder brother's accompaniment. ‘ it's much more diverting than embroidery or drawing, to say the least. ’

ᴾ̲ᴬ̲ᵂ̲ᴺ̲ ‎ ‎ 𝖮𝖴𝖳𝖯𝖫𝖠𝖸𝖤𝖣 · Aug 2, 2026 · 7:39 AM UTC

ᴾ̲ᴬ̲ᵂ̲ᴺ̲ ‎ ‎ 𝖮𝖴𝖳𝖯𝖫𝖠𝖸𝖤𝖣@illbornsAug 2

the front half of lord stark's command would pose no hardship, but the latter gave the princess pause. silverstar had not yet managed her own dragonflame, no matter the incentive. even her own food had to be cooked by vaena or an —

ᅠᅠ ᅠᅠ ᅠᅠ ᅠᅠ ᅠᅠ ᅠᅠ ᅠᅠ ᅠᅠ ᅠᅠ 𝐖𖣠𝙻𝙵 ⁱⁿ ᵗʰᵉ ⁿᵒʳᵗʰ@wintershonorJul 22

the wolf was quick to think up of plans, as such was a strength required for the warden of the north. he had reached the shores himself, atop his grandiose beast — the lupus was quicker, more agile +

ᴾ̲ᴬ̲ᵂ̲ᴺ̲ ‎ ‎ 𝖮𝖴𝖳𝖯𝖫𝖠𝖸𝖤𝖣 · Aug 2, 2026 · 7:39 AM UTC

ᴾ̲ᴬ̲ᵂ̲ᴺ̲ ‎ ‎ 𝖮𝖴𝖳𝖯𝖫𝖠𝖸𝖤𝖣@illbornsAug 2

unfortunate servant. vaena did not like to lie, so acquiesced as she saw fit, ‘ i shall fetch the survivors, and any who have perished from our side. ’ her dragon had no quarrel with diving into the waves, at least.