the hire and the heir (modern dunk/aerion)
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newly hired by meowrrrcunty
Fandoms: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (TV), A Song of Ice and Fire & Related Fandoms
09 Feb 2026
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"Pain is a teacher. Fear is a teacher. You should know that. You grew up in the shit, didn't you? You know how the world works."
"I know bullies when I see 'em."
Aerion laughed, a breathy, broken sound. He grabbed Dunk’s tie, yanking his head down so their faces were inches apart.
The unacknowledged tension hit the air like a chemical spill—toxic, acrid, and undeniable.
"You think you're better than me," Aerion whispered, his gaze dropping to Dunk’s lips, then back to his eyes. "Because you're 'noble.' Because you protect the weak. But you liked hitting me, didn't you?"
Dunk swallowed. His heart was hammering a frantic rhythm against his ribs.
"No,” he stammered.
"Liar," Aerion hissed.
(In which Dunk is hired as a bodyguard for the Targaryen family after punching Aerion.)
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not clever enough? by meowrrrcunty
Fandoms: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (TV), A Song of Ice and Fire & Related Fandoms
09 Feb 2026
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"The fencing masters teach me rules. They teach me honor. But you... you fought like a rat in a corner."
Aerion’s violet eyes locked onto Dunk’s.
"That is what I want. I want to learn that."
Dunk frowned. "You want me to teach you how to... tackle people?"
"I want you to teach me how to fight dirty," Aerion corrected. "How to use elbows. Knees. Weight. I want to know how to win when the referee isn't looking. Actual fighting."
Dunk hesitated. "Your father hired me to keep you safe, not turn you into a thug."
"My father isn't here," Aerion hissed. "And you owe me a twenty-thousand-dollar machine."
(In which Dunk lands on top of Aerion and is given an ultimatum to pay off his debt.)
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