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every flight begins with a fall

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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[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.

[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?

Edited 2017-06-07 02:19 (UTC)

[~~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.

[~~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.

[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.

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?

[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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I could have made it longer. [Much longer. Such as: Daenerys Stormborn, The Unburnt, Mother of Dragons, Mother, Mhysa, The Silver Queen, Silver Lady, Child of Three, Daughter of Death, Slayer of Lies, Bride of Fire, The Beggar Queen and The Dragon Queen. Then there are her titles: Queen of the Andals and the Rhoynar and the First Men, Lord of the Seven Kingdoms, Queen of Meereen, Khaleesi of the Great Grass Sea, Breaker of Shackles/Chains and Princess of Dragonstone.]

I will be. [Her eyes narrow suspiciously.] What do you know of the Iron Throne?

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.

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.

Show off. [Too soon to sass a queen? Imagine if she'd actually shown off.

She takes note of the future tense.]

Well...it sounds extremely uncomfortable. I think thrones are better off being plush. And from what I've heard lots of people have or have had their sights set on it despite the lack of sitting comfort.

[She smirks, surprised at the other woman's spirit.] People forget your titles too easily if you do not repeat them dramatically and often.

[Daenerys has given some thought to how she will actually sit on the throne. It's supposed to be a challenge!]

From what I have seen, you must have excellent posture and never slouch or else the blades will bite.

[Her amusement turns into something darker.]

They will face Dragon fire should they continue to have their sights set on it once I land on the Westerosi shore.

That's normally where I'd suggest a cape, but it looks like you already figured that out. [She swears that's why Erik was always wearing them.]

You haven't landed yet and you've declared yourself queen? [Now who has spirit?] I like it. [It would feel arrogant from someone else. She doesn't get that vibe here. And she'd like to stay in the good graces of someone who could get her an audience with a dragon someday. ~~In another life,~~ She could be into that.]

Was Tyrion with you? [Is he safe?]

My crown will surely aid me in reinforcing the image too. [A new one will have to be made. She is not wearing anything that touched a Lannister's head. No offense, Tyrion - though he never wore one, which is a pity.]

I am the rightful Queen no matter where I stand. The one who sits on the throne now does not deserve it and is a usurper.

[As far as she is concerned, she is seeing to punishing those who have deserved it for years. Her family's titles have not shifted or changed.]

He was. Do you know him?

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.

Magic is not my favorite...art. [Illusions, trickery, things that can grab onto the heart and refuse to let it go... She prefers to live in the here and now.] No one has tried to remove them? What are the consequences?

[She thinks she knows where hers is and if she is very careful with a knife...]

I have some work to do, then.

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Crowns are definitely attention getting.

[She wonders how many of the people gunning for that throne believe they are the rightful ruler. Stands to reason at least a few of them don't really think so. Ultimately, it's not her concern. This is.]

He's a friend. Why was? [Tenses are the worst!] Is he okay?

I imagine a lot of people feel that way but I was born a mage, hard to change that. [Six year old Khadgar, using magic to steal cookies before supper.]

I'm sorry, I haven't found out what they are yet. I'm sure we can ask some of the older members of the Fleet if they've seen or experienced the consequences.

[He's going to worry a bit.]

Best of luck. Truly. And anything you arrived with, keep it with you. At the end of the week, you'll be shuffled to one of the ships. I'm sure you don't want to lose anything over there.

I had a bad experience with wizards. I will not hold that incident against you. [She does her best to be fair and balanced.]

If the consequence is death, I should like to know. [Or some sort of disfiguring harm. The small surgery will have to wait unless she is forced into extreme desperation.]

Thank you for your guidance. What should I call you if we meet again?

I will not wear one until I am on the throne. [Then her arrogance (Targaryen pride, truly) will not seem so.]

I am clearly not beside him now, am I? [Daenerys laughs softly.] He is a good friend to have.

Is he here?

Don't worry, I like to think I'm a good mage. I use my skills to help and protect people so unless you're trying to hurt someone I care about or someone on my ship, we should be fine. [He's likely even to protect her.]

So would I, honestly. [If it comes down to it, and no one has answers, he'll volunteer himself to find out. Because he's a reckless idiot.]

My name is Khadgar. Pleased to meet you, Lady..?

Oh. Right. [Well played.]

[Spoiler alert.] He is. He's a great friend. [She'll see your "good" and raise you.] This is where I met him. I'm not from Westeros or wherever you were coming from.

I have no reason to harm either. [She does not like harming anyone unless they deserve it. Innocents are always spared - or spared as much as she can allow/manage.] I am curious what a good mage can do.

I am sure someone has tried to remove it. We need only find them. [If they are still alive and/or sane.]

Daenerys of House Targaryen.

I wondered. [Everything is so foreign; so unlike anything that has ever been crafted in the East (and the West she assumes). Now she is hesitant, carefully feeling her way one step at a time.]

Where are you from?

A city called Chicago. It fell a long time ago, but it's still home. [Or Winn is home wherever he is if you want to be romantic, but it doesn't feel like the time to go into that.]

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