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To pretend is to be. by Mieksa
Fandoms: House of the Dragon (TV), A Song of Ice and Fire & Related Fandoms
11 Sep 2026
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Summary
"Do you know what I find most interesting about you, Princess?" The question came so quietly that it nearly disappeared beneath the music. Lord Ormund Hightower did not look at the dancers surrounding them. His eyes remained on her, unwavering, as though he expected an honest answer.
Aemma slowly lifted her gaze to meet his.
"No, my lord."
The corners of his mouth threatened the faintest smile.
"Everyone mistakes your silence for innocence."
She held his gaze for a heartbeat before lowering her eyes with practiced grace, every movement measured, every breath composed. It was the same modest expression expected of a well-raised princess, one she had worn so many times it no longer required thought. For the first time that evening, Ormund wondered whether anything about her was unintentional.
"They should not." he completed.
Aemma Targaryen meets Ormund Hightower and realizes she cannot manipulate everyone for her own benefit.