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𝑆𝐸𝑅 𝐷𝑈𝑁𝐶𝐴𝑁

・He has heard it all. Well, Dunk thought he had.

・But as he sat on a chair, eating his duck, he overheard a group of men laughing heartily.

・He ignored the noise ... until ...

"The fairer sex is called so for a reason, brothers, They should know their place; feeding the family, cleaning the home and raising the children. It's what they can handle."

・Dunk's lips formed an 'O', and he looked around the inn to see if anyone else heard.

・It had been a difficult day today, the heat had scorched down on Dunk and Egg, and his squire was asleep in their shared room.

・It's good because Egg shouldn't be apart of this conversation.

"Why would you say a thing like that?"

・Dunk's voice was more than exasperated. He was angry.

"What's that, man?" One of the group spoke back.

"Your comments are rude, and not all women are the same."

"Defender of women, aye?" The group laughed.

・The old Dunk would have kept his head down. But he was a knight now, and he must defend those who cannot defend themselves.

"I honestly just want you to shut your mouth-"

・One of the men stood up, and walked over. Trying to be intimidating.

・And then Dunk stood, and closed the distance.

・The man barely met Dunk's shoulder.

𝐿𝑌𝑂𝑁𝐸𝐿

・He was sitting in his tent, surrounded by the men loyal to his House.

・His crown sat atop his head, but these men did not care that royalty was present.

・The drink had loosened lips and manners had vanished

"The woman always talks back! I don't know what to do!" A man that Lyonel had just met mere hours ago, was now ranting.

・And he definitely did not understand what was happening

"You think 'talking back' is hard. How about getting women to shut up!"

・Lyonel choked on his wine.

"Pardon!" He spluttered, looking at the men with an incredulous look.

"Ser?" One of the men said, and started to hit his back.

"Oh! I'm not choking, I'm horrified!"

・The men went quiet. Taking small sips of their goblets, and not making eye contact.

"Do you not love your wives? What have they done to be spoken about with so much ill - will?

・The men nodded and grunted.

・They didn't ay anything the rest of the night.

𝐵𝐴𝐸𝐿𝑂𝑅

・He had heard men talk all day, the small council was taxing but he soldiered through.

・But as he walked into the Throne room, those attending were all men.

"I'm glad I don't have to see her today,-" a man in brown said. A golden chain around his neck with large gems next to one another.

"Who? The wife?" the man next to him said.

"Of course, who else?"

・The pair snickered.

・Another man, in his late 40s, chimed in.

"They don't get any better as they age, my lords."

・He got quite a few nods.

・There were around thirty noblemen in the room. All standing next to one another, waiting for the King.

・What they hadn't expected was the heir to address them.

"My lords, I -" His voice was a tad shaky. But he remembered that you were waiting for him in your shared chambers. "My lords, may I remind you that these women you talk about, love you? They cherish you, they've given you heirs, and sat by your side. Are you not embarrassed by your words?"

・No lord stood against Baelor, knowing that it was a mute point now.

"Now, let us get on with the issue at hand-" Baelor said. And the men were all too happy to focus on anything else.

𝑀𝐴𝐸𝐾𝐴𝑅

・The training yard was full of sweating men and their squires.

・Maekar had been there for a few hours already, not wanting to get caught up in the crowds that watch on.

・He also wanted to avoid any kind of attention.

・However, a confrontation was looming.

'Do you think he's going straight to her? She isn't all that pretty, nor smart. Out of anyone to marry-"

"Who do you speak of."

・Maekar stood in front of the man, hankerchief in one hand as he wiped the sweat from his face.

"N-no one, my prince," he was in his early thirties, talking to his friend next to him.

"No one?" Maekar stood closer, one hand on the hilt of his sword.

・The man nodded and Maekar sneered. He crept forward until the pair were face to face, sharing breath.

𝑆𝐸𝑅 𝐷𝑈𝑁𝐶𝐴𝑁

・Dunk had unknowingly been flirting with another person from the inn

・Egg had watched on in horror as you saw and walked outside

"Ser..." Egg was pulling at Dunk's shirt.

"What is it Egg?"

"Well, you... you're ... you've been flirting and they noticed!"

"I have not!"

・The woman he was talking to rolled her eyes, "we were flirting."

"Shit."

・Was all Dunk could say as he followed you outside.

・He apologised instantly and explained. But you were having none of it. You thought, 'when will he learn?' and decided not to speak to him for the night...

"I understand your upset, I'm really sorry. I'll - I will do better. I promise." Dunk peaked over at you and saw you nod.

・He smiled and took your hand and kissed it.

"I love you."

𝐿𝑌𝑂𝑁𝐸𝐿

・When Lyonel knows he's done wrong, he'll apologise in a grand way. With flowers, with a new horse...

・But once he realises it's that bad, Lyonel freaks out.

"My darling, please talk to me, if you do not...I might perish."

・His type of grovelling is following you around, pleading and being dramatic.

"Love of my life, my sun, my moon, my stars-"

・At some point he may even get on the floor and reach for you.

・Once you've had enough of the dramatics, you put your hands on your hips and scold him

"Lyonel, enough. I want you to be sincere. That's all."

・He gets up from the floor and holds your face.

"And I will be, in all things, my dear."

𝐵𝐴𝐸𝐿𝑂𝑅

・Your prince had never gotten mad at you. Ever.

・But the stresses of court had caught up with him and he told you to leave him be and waved you off.

・You were stunned, Baelor had always been kind to you, even when he was stressed.

・You had curtsied/bowed and said formally, "as you wish, my prince," and left the room.

・Baelor knew what he had done instantly, and hated himself for it.

・He followed you out of the room and into your chambers.

・You were going there to cry, and you let the tears flow

"My love," his voice made you jump, "I apologise."

・A tear ran down your cheek and he caught it.

"You did not deserve to be spoken to in such a way. There is no excuse."

・You crossed your arms and looked at your husband.

・He gently took both your hands, kissed the palms and held them to his heart

"You are my heart. I will never hurt you again."

𝑀𝐴𝐸𝐾𝐴𝑅

・He had lost his temper and swore at you.

・It felt like an arrow through your heart because he had never done that to you.

・His sons were causing havoc, yet again, and you tried to help

・He did not want your help it seemed.

・So you turned and swiftly left your chambers.

・You had avoided him all day. Not met him for luncheon, as was planned, nor did you come back for dinner.

・Maekar was worrying so much, that his eye started to twitch

"Gods where are they-"

・When he finally saw you, sitting on the edge of the bed, he breathed a sigh of relief.

"Where have you been!" He exclaimed, standing in front of you.

・You didn't look at him, didn't answer him. You were still hurt.

・He got on his knees and took your hand, "I'm sorry for snapping at you."

・You sniffled.

𝑆𝑂𝐾𝐾𝐴

・A mess.

・It's incredibly obvious he has a crush on you, he blushes beet red, stumbles over his words, and holds you in high esteem.

・Everything you do, he finds incredible

・Does his best to spend as much time as he can with you

・Everyone knows he has a crush. It;s too obvious.

・Especially when he starts planning your wedding. Aang is the flower boy, Katara the officient.

・Everyone groans when Sokka talks about you. He just keeps you as the centre of his world.

𝐴𝐴𝑁𝐺

・Much more quieter about his crush on you.

・Doesn't want people knowing but accidentally says your name while asleep

・Daydreams about you

・Asks you to do things with him, go places together "as friends of course!" he would say

・But really he feels giddy whenever you're around

・He wouldn't bring his feelings up, not unless someone else was in your picture

𝑍𝑈𝐾𝑂

・Annoyed at himself that he cares for another person. And not just a friendship care but ... love.

・He denies it at first and dosn't like being around you (when really it hurts him too much to be around you)

・You go about your daily activities and Zuko -- who just happened to be walking by -- caught you as you felt over

・He's shocked that you're touching

・And still wouldn't be overly nice to you

・You would never admit it but you had deep feelings for him also.

𝑇𝑂𝑃𝐻

・When Toph gets a crush...it seems like she hates that person. But her heart is thumping, blood pumping, head dizzy...

・She would never confide in someone. It would be a deep dark secret.

・Until Katara figures it out, and says something. They'd end up having a fight, but because Toph thinks if anyone knows she would be too embarrassed.

・Katara tells her that it's normal to have a crush

・And so Toph stops being so harsh with you and has a bit of a sweet spot that more people notice...

𝐾𝐴𝑇𝐴𝑅𝐴

・She's more on the friendship side at first. Wanting to get to know you.

・It takes a few goes but she starts to sit next to you more, she wants to show you cool things she's learnt etc

・Katara would blush if you gave her your full attention for a long time

・She wouldn't try to make you notice her feelings. However, she does get exasperated that you can't see that she likes you.

𝑆𝐸𝑅 𝐷𝑈𝑁𝐶𝐴𝑁

・If you're insulted, whether you're physically there or not, doesn't matter. You're defended either way.

・And it isn't ser Duncan that responds, it's Dunk from Fleabottom.

・Dunk will physically pull them by the shirt and have them dangling in the air:

"Say it again, I dare you."

・Will and has, punched men in the face for you.

・May not be great with words, or witty retorts - he relies on his physical strength. And that works just as well.

・Once when you were at an inn, having your supper, a man made a rude comment and Dunk nearly flipped the table over as he had gotten up so fast.

・He never lets any harm come to you; physically, or verbally.

𝐿𝑌𝑂𝑁𝐸𝐿

・The comment was said in jest, by a nobleman who had too much to drink.

・When it was said everyone went quiet. The only noise was from the musicians.

・Lyonel sat back, one arm behind your chair, the other holding a goblet of wine.

・He started laughing.

・It was a dark laugh, but the nobleman didn't realise this until Lyonel stood up.

"Now why would you say that? Hmm?"

"Oh, I - I meant-"

"What had you meant?"

・Lyonel walked toward the man, and with his goblet in his hand, poured the remaining wine over his head.

𝐵𝐴𝐸𝐿𝑂𝑅

・Gossip had always run rampant in King's Landing, especially the Red Keep. Both men and women alike would talk.

・And no one was safe from rumours.

・Not even you.

・So when Baelor overheard a group of women squawking about you, he couldn't let it go.

・You deserved respect.

・So Baelor would always ensure that you would have it.

・He walked straight upto them and in his elegant way, told them he would take their tongues if they kept talking about you.

・The ladies went pale, no one thought such words would leave the princes' mouth.

・But when it came to defending you, there's nothing Baelor wouldn't do.

𝑀𝐴𝐸𝐾𝐴𝑅

"Who the fuck said that?"

・You are the light in Maekar's life, and any slight against you is a slight against him.

・He stands up, looks around the hall, there's fury in his eyes.

・No one dares to look him in the eye.

・Whoever had a loose tongue, knew when to shut it when it came to Maekar.

"I want to know who fucking said it!"

・You put a hand on his arm and guide him back to his chair.

"My love, it does not matter-" you murmured.

"Of course it matters, no one speaks to you like that. Not now, not ever."

・He was upset - more so than you. And couldn't get past it.