"House Velaryon?"
Rhaegar's interest was piqued.
Rhaenyra smiled. "That's right. They're a family skilled in seafaring, and they've been close allies of our family for generations."
"I heard Lord Sea Snake is no pushover. He gives Father a lot of trouble."
Rhaegar spoke pointedly.
"It's all because of problems with inheritance from the previous generation. One of the reasons for our visit is to reconcile with House Velaryon."
Rhaenyra didn't want her younger brother to be prejudiced against them, so she let him in on some of the family's secrets.
Rhaegar asked in confusion, "House Velaryon isn't as powerful as House Targaryen. Why would they be the ones to seek reconciliation?"
"That's for the king to consider."
Rhaenyra pinched his nose, sounding displeased.
She was only an heir without any real power. How would she know what concerns their father had?
Rhaegar mused, "House Velaryon rides our dragons. That's a very dangerous thing."
Rhaenyra froze, then said in surprise, "That's because of Aunt Rhaenys."
"Then it should be limited to Aunt Rhaenys."
The sun hung high in the sky.
The sailing ship was anchored in the waters belonging to Dragonstone.
The guards rowed two small boats, ferrying the party ashore.
The voyage was over. Viserys breathed a sigh of relief, enjoying the reassuring feel of the soft sand beneath his feet.
"Your Grace, the castle has prepared a lavish feast with plenty of wine."
The Acting Lord of Dragonstone had been waiting with his attendants for some time. He bowed respectfully and greeted them.
At the mention of a feast, Viserys smiled. "Excellent. That's exactly what I had in mind."
He beckoned his wife and children forward, trying to mend the rift from the previous night with kind words and smiles.
Alicent walked on his right with her children,