Rhaenyra Targaryen and Alicent Hightower were the best of friends when they were young.
Life was simple; They were unmarried, young girls, and they had no secrets between them.
They are just girls dreaming about seeing the world, riding dragons, and eating cake.
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They have no real obligations, except those they feel for each other.
UponQueen Aemma’s death, Alicent is sent by her father to comfort the widowed King.
During this time she also subtly pushes Rhaenyra to reconcile with her father.
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When Rhaenyra has had enough and flees court for Dragonstone it seems that the two will never reconcile.
Rhaenyra then thanks her sincerely and apologizes.
She raises her glass and tells Rhaenyra she will be a fine queen.
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This is all undone again whenAlicent misunderstands Viserys' dying words.
It is a private message between the two that begs her friend to remember.
Alicent and Rhaenyra share a long history and a sisterly love.
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