Thus far,House of the Dragonhasnt really taken a different direction.
However, not every relationship inHouse of the Dragonis a toxic one.
Corlys and Rhaenys Are on Equal Footing
Both Corlys and Rhaenys have earned their reputations.
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He makes it clear in private that she would have been a far more successful ruler than Viserys.
The couple knows that they hold all the cards in this situation.
The King has already made the mistake of disrespecting their commands when he refused to wed their daughter.
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Although they both greet Viserys, Rhaenys allows her husband to handle the cordial proceedings.
She has picked up on Viserys behavior, and can notice the casual shifts in his demeanor.
She takes note to recognize laterthat he is dying.
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Together, Corlys and Rhaenys polite attitude is very imposing.
Although Corlys urges her that their sons feelings will pass, he does not discount her opinion.
They come to a mutual agreement that putting their house on the throne is their primary goal.
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This is the pop in of parental compassion that we never see onHouse of the Dragon.
And Rhaenys speaks up for her son, not being afraid to challenge Corlys' opinion on the matter.
This is also the jot down of level-headed discussion that we so rarely see in Westeros.
They have set a precedent for success that he will have to live up to.
