It had been easy to keep the missives from Westeros under wraps. But the sight of a foreign ship approaching the docks one morning, well... the Crown had no other choice but to pretend to be surprised, and send a military detachment to greet their guests.
With her father needed in the palace for an emergency council meeting, Nausicaa had been given the assignment. While she wasn't a high-ranking officer by any means, she was the General's daughter, and the King's betrothed, which was high enough for a diplomatic encounter. That and she had her own dragon, a magnificent creature named Inanna. Even in the early morning light, her scales sparkled like rubies.
Partly out of curiosity, and partly for effect, she and Inanna circle the Westerosi vessel before flying back to shore. A few guards flank them while they wait, but Galenaea has deemed a single dragon and her rider more than enough for a welcome party.
"Your Grace." His name is Jon Snow, she'd been told. The King in the North. And he's come for their mines. "Welcome to Galena." She doesn't disembark, not just yet, but she smiles pleasantly enough.
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With her father needed in the palace for an emergency council meeting, Nausicaa had been given the assignment. While she wasn't a high-ranking officer by any means, she was the General's daughter, and the King's betrothed, which was high enough for a diplomatic encounter. That and she had her own dragon, a magnificent creature named Inanna. Even in the early morning light, her scales sparkled like rubies.
Partly out of curiosity, and partly for effect, she and Inanna circle the Westerosi vessel before flying back to shore. A few guards flank them while they wait, but Galenaea has deemed a single dragon and her rider more than enough for a welcome party.
"Your Grace." His name is Jon Snow, she'd been told. The King in the North. And he's come for their mines. "Welcome to Galena." She doesn't disembark, not just yet, but she smiles pleasantly enough.