However, what’s interesting about this moment compared toGeorge R.R.
Martin’s source material inFire & Bloodis that the killing was unintentional.
InFire & Blood, Aemond was adamant about ensuring Luke didn’t survive his return trip.
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This is seen on full display between Aemond and Luke.
While Aemond may have claimed Vhagar, once ridden by Visenya herself, he’s still a young rider.
This is undoubtedly why Arrax, as a fledgling, decides to attack Vhagar out of retaliation.
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While Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith) surely hopes to change this, he has to tread carefully.
The relationship between dragon and rider is always a tenuous one.
Though they can have an intimate connection with their riders, dragons still operate on primal instincts quite often.
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