"Helaena, there is never just one future. Everything in the past and every decision in the present can change it. So never let their whispers in your ear mislead you."
"Learn to draw wisdom from history to help you make the right decisions. As queen, you must learn to look at the state of the whole world. Give your compassion to the poor masses. For the good of the majority, nothing is beyond sacrifice."
"Beneath the wheels of history, everyone will be ground into dust by the tide of events. As Dreamwalkers of House Targaryen, we have already had far more time and opportunities to prepare than others."
"So do not lose your way, and do not despair over things you cannot change. Not every outcome is destined, but more often than not, people bring them upon themselves."
To keep Helaena from losing herself in the mists of spacetime, Danyla guided her through them while teaching her how to be a ruler, just as she taught her own children.
"Your Majesty, why can't I see your past or future, or those of the princes and princesses? I can't even learn anything about the people close to you."
Ever since awakening her Dreamwalker gift, Helaena had tried countless times to explore Danyla's past and future. At first, she had been able to see fragments of her past, but in recent years, she could no longer catch even a trace of her.
Danyla gently stroked the weirwood beside them and said,
"Because memories of spacetime must be borne by objects or living beings with powerful magical energy. Without my consent, ordinary people cannot capture information about me."
With that, Danyla brought Helaena into the spacetime of her memories, letting her experience from Danyla's perspective how painstakingly she had helped House Targaryen survive