every flight begins with a fall

[valyrianstorm]

Who: Daenerys Targaryen & Open
Broadcast: Fleetwide
Action: Yes, on the Marsiva. Because I know ship names.
When: Right after her arrival.

[The salt of the sea no longer fills her nostrils; she cannot hear the waves and she senses that she is not amongst her fellows or onboard a ship any longer. Panic would be an acceptable first emotion and with how the young Queen jerks up from her bed, she clearly considers it.

But a Dragon does not show her weakness. Rubbing absently at her neck, clad in black, Daenerys familiarizes herself with her surroundings and, eventually, her communication's device.

Well.

After watching others making use of it, she learns quickly, violet eyes sharp and intent on the task. What magic is this?]

I commend you for your audacity. If you think I am weaker cut off from my allies and my children, you are sadly mistaken.

[Now onto negotiations. She settles herself, expression calm, adapting to her new, strange circumstances.]

What do you want? Gold? Power? Ships? [She is not parting from either option, of course, but any hint about her captor(s) is useful.

Later, she can be found scouring out the Marsiva, posture perfect and unyielding.]

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[passingthrough]

[She stops herself from saying, "you're back" because it seems pretty obvious she doesn't remember being here. That kind of sucks for Tyrion. Then again she'll still know him. Right?]

Entertainment.

That's not what I want. That's their thing. The ones you're attempting to talk to who prefer to hide from the people they abduct.

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[valyrianstorm]

[Tyrion is difficult to forget for a variety of reasons - the main of which being that Daenerys is fond of him.]

Entertainment? [No, that is not a pleasing answer.] They take me from my ships; from my fleet so that I may entertain them? Do I look like a play actor?

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[passingthrough]

[You do bear a striking resemblance to Emilia Clarke.

What she's actually thinking is, "can't anyone look like an actor?" But she doesn't think that will go over well.]

I guess they thought you'd be better in their fleet of ships. They're selfish that way. I'm Kitty.

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[valyrianstorm]

[Yeah about that...

She means with goofy face-paint/wigs and the like. Exhibit A!]

Obviously. [They are wrong in thinking she will settle in peacefully.] I am Daenerys Targaryen, Queen of the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros.

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[passingthrough]

[That would be more of a stretch, it's true.]

That makes my name sound a lot shorter. [Should have gone with Katherine Anne Pryde, Shadowcat of the X-Men, Captain of the Twin Roses.]

Hmm. [That is not the title she gave last time though.] So, you're on the iron throne? [That's what it's called, right? She talks to people. She knows things.] Currently? I mean, not currently as in this moment, but back home that's your undisputed position?

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[touchallthebooks]

[Wow. That's quite the introduction, and he has to admit he made a scene himself on his arrival. It's been awhile though.]

I'm sorry to disappoint, my lady, but I'm not sure any of that appeals to them. Atroma only cares about us entertaining their viewers.

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[valyrianstorm]

I am a Queen; not an...entertainer. [She says the word as if it is the lowest profession possible - and maybe it is for her. Plays can be (and are) used for propaganda in her world.]

How can the Atroma be contacted directly?

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[touchallthebooks]

And I'm a mage. Unfortunately, everyone is an entertainer now, I suppose it makes it more real when we're not trained to perform. [He feels bad for any bards she meets.]

I'm afraid they can't be contacted though. I haven't heard anything about them contacting us since I arrived, nearly a year ago.

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[valyrianstorm]

A wizard? [Oh good; she has the best experience with them!] I take it they can goad us into it if we refuse? I cannot imagine how they would inspire me.

[A year. Real anger flares in her eyes now.]

They must be hiding somewhere on one of these ships.

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[touchallthebooks]

More of less, I prefer mage. Wizard can cover several schools of magic. [Khadgar turns and lightly taps near his augment.] They implant us with these. I'm not entirely sure of the consequences but we can't leave and we can't remove them.

[Oh, Daenerys...]

They're most likely on the Marsiva, where you are now. Except not everywhere is accessible on that ship.

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[paraclete]

Plenty would posit children as a chink in any mother's armor.

[It's an adage. Kaworu himself doesn't subscribe to it at all, personally. But the lackadaisical quality of his red eyes, his slip smile, makes his position hard to pin down.]

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[valyrianstorm]

My children are different; they are a big part of my armor. [Not a chink at all! She smiles easily, unafraid.]

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[paraclete]

[As if in agreement,] Some mothers gain their greatest strength from motherhood. [But he's just as placid about this.

His own smile is similarly easy.] Of course, some also fear for children. So I wondered.

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[valyrianstorm]

I have no reason to fear for them. [Not at the size they are now. Her sons are smart and deadly.] They are safer than I am and they will continue to grow in my absence.

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[paraclete]

[A moment while he glances down, thoughtful—a moment more while he looks back up, his smile as white and far as the edge of a moon.]

Do you fear instead for your gold? Your ships?

[Video] [Book Tyrion, meet Show Daenrys]

[tallasaking]

[He watches the recording a few times, just to assure himself that it is not a trick. That she is back, even though she is not the Dany he knows himself. Still ... she is his Queen, and would always be accorded as such.

Such loyalties were given long before they met.

The deepest bow, and the most respectful.]

Your Majesty, you grace us with your presence once more.

[And since it was him.]

Do not tell me playing with dragons has become boring already?

[Video] [Beautiful. <3]

[valyrianstorm]

[The loyalty - the trust - extends both ways. Daenerys visibly softens upon seeing him and she listens to his voice, losing some of her stubborn sharpness. Dragons do like to bite when they are cornered, but she is not like either of her brothers; she can listen and she will not fall prey to the weaknesses of her heart.]

Once more? I was here before? [Well those would be nice memories to have!] No, that will never be boring.

[She smiles, thinly, before taking a calming breath.]

What can I expect?

[Video] [Yes She IS.]

[tallasaking]

[He tips his mis-matched eyes up to meet hers, before he crooked a sad little smile.]

Yes, my Queen. For some time. It is ... well I was about to say perfectly natural, but nothing in this place is that. Let us just say that many have come back here, with no memory of it at all. You are not alone.

[In more ways than one.]

There were quite a few Starks here - now I believe there is only Robb Stark and Catelyn Stark. My siblings might be wandering around here somewhere, much to my regret. Otherwise, none of your enemies are here, besides the Lords of Atroma. They are a common enemy, and the ones responsible for all of our kidnappings.

[Video] [She knows it too. Help her keep her ego in check, Tyrion.]

[valyrianstorm]

[Daenerys does not apologize often or well. Not anymore. To do so brings her back to a time when it was only her and a rather tyrannical Viserys. But Tyrion is a friend and she has, unknowingly, caused him some difficulties. She inclines her head slightly, violet eyes never leaving his gaze.]

I trust you know I had no intention of doing so. I would not treat you so recklessly. If I am able to leave, so are you.

[Even in times of crisis, there will not be any abandonment.]

Are not the Starks in general and your siblings my enemies? I suppose they can do little on their own. [As much as her, she thinks, which is no comfort.] My sights are set on the Lords of Atroma at present. They assume far too much.

Re: [Video] [He'll do his best. Remember Cersei, dear Dany.]

[tallasaking]

[He bows his head slightly, with all due respect, and a little humor.]

If anyone could order to me to leave with the Lords of Atroma's protest, it would only be you. Thank you, though ... I know you and I only share the highest respect.

[To which is why Dany has his loyalty, and love.]

In general, not so much. At least, not here. I've made much of your cause - and they have no love of Cersei or Jaime. And no, here they have very little power. [Which he enjoys. Immensely.] All the power lies in the connections one makes. [A suggestive tip of the eyebrow. Make friends, Daenerys Stormborn. They will save your life here. Tyrion should know.] I agree - we are doing what we can ... but your insight is always welcome.

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[bryces_pup]

[Well, Dany's back, but clearly she doesn't remember her time here. There's more of a hardness to her now than Riona remembers. She'll refrain from telling Dany she was here once before. That can wait.]

Nothing, I'm afraid. Atroma is not interested in negotiation. You're stuck here as long as they feel like keeping you.

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[valyrianstorm]

[A hardness earned from conquering cities, leading an army and watching her Dragons grow and feed.]

I cannot accept that lightly. I made an oath that I would never again be submissive or subjugated by anyone. I do not care if they are some alien race.

[bryces_pup]

[It's always hard to talk to newcomers. They always come with such faith and determination. Something Riona admires, even though being here long enough tends to wear it down.]

With any luck, they'll grow bored and you'll be sent home quickly. There... are people we were in contact with who claimed they were part of this and managed to escape, though this happened before any of us currently here. We don't know who they are, or how they did. As of right now, no one currently knows a way out.

[valyrianstorm]

[She has gotten used to carrying that passionate determination; it isn't something new for her. She must lead a whole fleet into battle and that is no small feat!]

That could have been a ruse; a way to give you false hope. [What infantile entertainment.] I would not put much stock in what they said.

[bryces_pup]

Perhaps so, but they came to our aid when we needed it, so they definitely are not the enemy. And they are the best lead we have. I suppose we could just write off any possible clue or lead on the chance it could be wrong and shake out fist at our captors, but I hardly find that fun.

[It's not like they're gonna be able to make a run for it as things are.]

Oh, but I forget my manners. Riona Cousland Theirin. Nice to meet you [Again] despite the circumstances, Lady...? [She knows the answer, but she knows it best for now to play dumb.]