king of fire and blood

I can never grow tired of you.

I love you more than my own life, Ava.

If that makes you feel better, Aerys.

I think it makes a lot of people feel better. You should try it.

That’s perhaps the most profound thing I’ve ever heard you say.

I am not sure if I should feel flattered or upset.

Do you believe that what I feel for you could vanish in weeks?

No, I do not, but there is always doubt that you will grow tired of me. I do not believe your love will ever vanish, as mine for you never will.

Missing her will do nothing either. I should focus on the present. Which means packing and tending to my family.

Those are important tasks, but it's also important to remember those gone before us, Rhae.

No… I mean, don’t apologize for being you. Why would I love you any other way?

You still love me?

Don’t… Don’t say that.

I cannot lie to you, my love.

Of course. But we can still miss those who are lost.

[pauses, tensing up a bit at his touch but looks back his way] Yes?

I am sorry for who I am, but that does not change my love for you. Please. I miss seeing you. You keep me calm.

Was I supposed to change?

No. You should not.

I— [clears her throat, glancing at her sheets] …I should put these away.

Ava...don't. [reaches out to brush his fingers against her arm gently]

Of course it’s beautiful. I picked it.

Same old Rhaenys that I love, I see.

[glances down at her hands] I am very sorry about your aunt. And Lord Torrhen.

Thank you, Ava.

Aenya is well. She’s actually more on the quiet side, as long as all eyes on her. And how are the twins?

That is a beautiful name. I do not think I told you that yet. The twins are well. Getting bigger and bigger every day....just like Elia, in fact.

Well.

As well I can be. I do not like being away from you and our boys.

I do not know about yours but mine are asleep at a time like this.

Sometimes they like to get up and roam around. How is your little one?