Having to respect someone as a ruler might make it hard to love them as a sibling.

Like many of the characters in the series, Aemond is both a victim and an abuser.

While this complexity wasnt present inGeorge R.R.

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Hes obviously clumsy and awkward but stays strong because he knows the importance of what hes done.

He simply wanted to be an equal within his family.

However, Aemond serves dutifully, honoring his family first.

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However, its clear once the dragons take flight that neither cousin has complete control over the situation.

Aemond is unable to control Vhagars actions, similar to the confusion he experienced during his first flight.

It will be interesting to see how Aemond develops in Season 2.

Ewan Mitchell as Aemond Targaryen with scar across his face and a sapphire in place of his right eye in House of the Dragon Season 1, Episode 10

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Will he take ownership of his actions and tell the truth of what happens?

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