[ yes, let's not discuss how otto hightower had implied, years later, that his half-sister was comforting their uncle the same night he was fighting for his life up in the sky on vhagar's back. some things are best left firmly in the past. ]

We could share it. The day is early, and I'm like to learn more about this— Rome. A city of conquerors, it's said. Reaved and pillaged in all directions, and all they had were horses and a small number of trained soldiers.

[ it's been very interesting, and aemond had perhaps read faster than he should. no maester here to tell him to pace himself, or to sit with one text and analyse what is being said. the similarities between the romans and their lands remind him greatly of old valyria, with its states and districts, and their desire for conquest and power. ]

Did your mother seek comfort with her, with Vhagar?