And so, returning the favor in much the same way, Tyland Lannister once again "rescued" the drowsy Aegon from his "dire plight" that morning, under the pretext of delivering a gift from his twin elder brother, Duke Jason Lannister.
The study door was gently pushed open, revealing Tyland in a velvet outfit of the Lannisters' signature red and gold, holding an exquisite wooden box.
But the moment Aegon recognized the man in the doorway, the quill in his hand dropped onto the parchment with a clatter, and he instantly perked up.
Septon Eustace frowned and was about to speak, but Tyland had already bowed slightly and said with a smile, "Forgive the interruption, Septon Eustace. The attendant I sent to Casterly Rock with a letter has just returned, bringing a gift from my brother, Duke Jason, for the prince. I thought I would bring it straight to His Highness."
As he spoke, he walked over to the desk, set the wooden box before Aegon, and opened its lid. Inside was a small dragon ornament made of gold, its scales lifelike and its eyes set with purple gems-the very emblem of House Targaryen.
"Duke Jason said he had this specially made by the finest craftsman in Casterly Rock as a gift for His Highness," Tyland said with a smile. His gaze swept over the weariness in Aegon's eyes, and he added, "His Highness has been studying all morning. Why not take a short break to look at the gift and give his mind a rest? Constant strain only makes learning harder."
Septon Eustace opened his mouth, intending to refuse. But looking at Aegon's sparkling purple eyes, he recalled Tyland's suggestion a few days earlier about balancing work and rest. In the end, he sighed and nodded. "Very well. A quarter of