"Uh..."
"Of course that would be wonderful! But one person's freedom often depends on others shouldering the burden."
Rhaenyra's words seemed to stir something deep within Danyla, who had always been accustomed to keeping busy. She could not help asking herself in earnest,
What is it that you truly want?
With her current status and the wealth she had amassed, Danyla could surely live more freely than anyone else in this world. But was that truly what she wanted?
"Sister, are you really going to return Dawn to House Dayne? It's a renowned sword on par with a Valyrian steel sword, with a long history and a reputation known far and wide."
Although Rhaenyra preferred her own Bright Sisters to the greatsword Dawn, that did nothing to diminish her interest in adding it to her collection.
"This sword also carries House Dayne's history and honor. Destroying and seizing a house's lands is easy, but winning their true allegiance offers far greater rewards."
"After all, there are considerable differences in cultural origins between the houses along the Honeywine and those of Eastern Dorne. Dividing them and governing them separately is the best way to bring lasting stability to Dorne."
Danyla turned her gaze toward distant Starfall and spoke in a cryptic tone.
"A feat the Conqueror failed to accomplish can finally be completed in our generation. If we can also plant a few seeds of hope here in advance, perhaps by the time the Targaryen royal house needs them, those seeds will have grown into great trees that can shelter them."
"Seeds? Great trees? You mean supporting certain factions to set the Dornish against one another, using Dornishmen to keep other Dornishmen in check?"
"That is a good strategy, but it will be rather difficult to put into practice!"
Rhaenyra truly