After the Eyrie had been fully occupied, Ser Andar came to the castle's great hall to find Viserys.
"Your Majesty." Andar bowed. "The Eyrie is completely under our control."
Viserys looked at him and said, "Lysa Tully and her son are now being held in the Eyrie's cells. We still need a trial to give the Vale an accounting."
Andar asked cautiously, "How do you intend to deal with them, Your Majesty?"
"That will depend on the outcome of the trial. We will summon all the nobles of the Vale and hold a public trial." Viserys rose and walked toward him. "But before that, I need you to help me take over the Eyrie's defenses and ensure the castle runs normally until I reclaim the Iron Throne."
Over the next few days, the Eyrie settled into a peculiar calm. Andar assumed the Steward's authority, and his troops were integrated with the Eyrie's original garrison and resumed their duties. The servants gradually returned to their normal work as well. The only oddity was the Three-Headed Dragon in the castle, who occasionally stirred.
During this time, the Eyrie's maester sent letters to the nobles of the Vale, requesting their attendance at the trial. Earl Yohn was the first to arrive, since Andar had already told him of Viserys's arrival.
He was pleased to see Andar take on the work of the Eyrie's steward, since it offered a chance to build a good relationship with the Dragonlord. Had Andar not been somewhat too old, he would even have wanted him to serve as Viserys's squire.
On the day of the trial, in the Eyrie's Sky Cell.
Lysa Tully huddled tightly in a corner against the cold stone walls, far from the cliff outside. Her long gown was covered in stains, and her hair