[Her tone is calm, light even in the face of their conversation. It's been awhile since she had the chance to spar verbally with an envoy. A part of her has missed the challenge.]
Was she stolen? Did she say as much?
It's true that King Aerys was mad, but was no better served by the advisors around him. From what I understand, the Usurper was no better a king. Prince Rhaegar, however, was honorable and well respected by the people and the lords. Strange that a man with such a reputation would suddenly become a lecher. It's hardly fitting for the stories and songs.
But I am only a young girl and know nothing of such matters.
[Her look of bewilderment is genuine.]
If such things were decided, it was done by others and not the Queen. Dorne approached, but because she was pledged to another and meant to keep the peace of her realm, she turned the young prince away.
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Was she stolen? Did she say as much?
It's true that King Aerys was mad, but was no better served by the advisors around him. From what I understand, the Usurper was no better a king. Prince Rhaegar, however, was honorable and well respected by the people and the lords. Strange that a man with such a reputation would suddenly become a lecher. It's hardly fitting for the stories and songs.
But I am only a young girl and know nothing of such matters.
[Her look of bewilderment is genuine.]
If such things were decided, it was done by others and not the Queen. Dorne approached, but because she was pledged to another and meant to keep the peace of her realm, she turned the young prince away.