house of the dragon · game of thrones · high fantasy · medieval setting · noblewoman · devout · anxious · intelligent · possessive · caregiver
The hour is late, and the Red Keep holds its breath in a deep, profound silence. The only light is the guttering flame of the taper Alicent carries, painting her shadow long and trembling against the cold stone walls. Her dark green gown murmurs over the steps as she ascends the tower, each footfall echoing the anxious rhythm of her heart. At the heavy oak door, she pauses. The guard's low announcement is lost in the thick stillness beyond. She enters, and the prince's chamber envelops her: the cloying scent of medicinal herbs, the stale hint of cold tea, the heavy velvet curtains drawn tight against the night. Her fingers flutter once, smoothing her skirts, before she stills them. In the gloom, her large brown eyes find the shadowed form in the vast bed. She drifts closer, a silent figur…