Meredith Quill

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I think it's a safe bet that some lords* would uphold their vow of allegiance to Rhaenyra, not to mention she is now married to Laenor, which means House Velaryon and those aligned with them would undoubtedly have something to say. And additionally, that between them, Rhaenyra & hubby's fam have a fair few dragons... *For example, can anyone imagine House Stark not upholding a solemn vow to a legitimate named heir and becoming oathbreakers?

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I know why. The only reason he promoted Rhaenrya as heir in the first place was a machination to oust Daemon from being next in line. He never gave a shit about Rhaenrya, she was merely a placeholder in his mind until a son was produced, hopefully by his daughter. Therefore, his assumption was that Viserys would cast aside Rhaenyra and name any future firstborn son as his new heir... I guess Otto never heard the saying about the 'assume' problem. He not only played himself but created what's to come...dipshit.

By the same token, if Aegon became king, he'd pose the exact same threat to Rhaenyra and any - particularly male - children she may have. This is a two-sided coin.

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Says who? Maybe I'm a time travelling alien from Gallifrey and you fell into my clever trap! 😉

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You're seeing double? I'd advise getting some new glasses lol. Alicent should disclose information that will affect her and Rhaenyra's friendship, that's friends 101. Criston and Alicent have no such friendship - which is why Alicent's actions are worse.

I never said she was a liar; deceitful & duplicitous, yes. But the comment you quoted was in context of actively 'lying to the queen'. Actively lying and lying by omission are both deceitful behaviours, one being an action and one inaction. If we take it to that level then everyone who doesn't immediately confess everything they say or do to the King or Queen must be considered a liar. As must the queen for not telling the king about Otto's machinations... The difference between the two is, Alicent's deceit had a direct effect on Rhaenyra's life, Rhaenyra's deceit did not have a direct affect on Alicent's. So Alicent's was, in fact, the worse of the two wrt their friendship.

I wondered whilst watching why he had no helmet on same as his peers in the KG. I figured it was so we could see his facial expressions but your rationale is funnier!

Agreed. It's spicy af and I'm here for it, lol. #thingsyouneverthoughtyou'dsay

I'm sure that played a part yes. However, to me she was mostly portrayed as upset because Rhaenyra wasn't 100% upfront with her about what happened that night.

My point is, he didn't wait to be asked anything, therefore, no lies were required until/unless he was.