Nine. The Dragon King

[wakethedragon]

{Viserys has bathed! Which probably means some awkward splashing in a sink, since a shower would be beyond his comprehension. He's taken note of what's going on with the network today, and he's decided to see if he can make contact with anyone from Westeros or Essos. He doesn't know how to do much of anything without servants, but he attempted to style his hair by pulling back the top portion and clasping it with a dragonbone brooch. His least grubby tunic, bearing the three-headed dragon sigil of his house, is draped over his silks and mail.}

I am Viserys of the House Targaryen, the Third of his Name, King of the Andals and the Rhoynar and the First Men, Lord of the Seven Kingdoms, Protector of the Realm.

Any rumors you may have heard regarding my demise at the hands of Khal Drogo and his Dothraki savages were completely untrue. I am very much alive. I am merely--waiting for the perfect opportunity to take back what is rightfully mine. The Iron Throne that belonged to the dragonlords of old Valyria for three hundred years. Let me assure you that the words of House Targaryen will come to pass with a vengeance--Fire and Blood await anyone who chooses to support the stag or the lion. The dragon will leave only ash and dust in his wake.

{He can't admit that he's being held prisoner on a floating ship by a god that no one in the Seven Kingdoms or the Free Cities will have ever heard of. No, better to say this is a stratagem. This was all his idea.}

Swear fealty to me now, and I will forgive you any lapses in judgment you may have had in the past. The dragon can be benevolent. Your rightful king will show mercy, but only if you admit your mistake now.

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[chessmastergirl.livejournal.com]

[The image of a pale woman who looks like she could pass for a Targaryen appears on Viserys's communicator. She looks amused.]

A beautiful speech. And what is your plan for taking back these Seven Kingdoms, O Viserys of House Targaryen?

[The insolent way she draws out the syllables of his title makes it seem more like an insult.]

[wakethedragon.livejournal.com]

[She looks enough like a Targaryen that he looks for purple eyes. Of course, she couldn't actually be a Targaryen. Unless someone was fucking around. Regardless, he doesn't like her tone.]

Do not mock the dragon, wench. For all I know, you're working for the Usurper's get. I'm not going to just hand over my plans.

[chessmastergirl.livejournal.com]

[The absence of the signature Targaryen lilacs is the only giveaway that her ancestry is not intertwined with his. She carries herself with the bearing of a queen, and when he censures her, she laughs indulgently.]

We haven't been properly introduced, so I'll forgive your ignorance, but know that I work for no one, and certainly not any 'usurper'. If you have a plan and you are not simply posturing, we can talk. Otherwise, don't waste my time.

Private - Viserys' first use of a filter! Let us rejoice

[wakethedragon.livejournal.com]

I'm being held prisoner.

I didn't want to make that common knowledge for obvious reasons.

I hope this filter is working. I've only just learned how to do this.

Private - We'll party up in here Targaryen style!

[chessmastergirl.livejournal.com]

I see.

I have the power to move freely between worlds. To move others between worlds.

I don't think you're from Everworld, though your world must be a similar one. I would put myself at great risk by aiding you, though. What can you offer me in return?

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[wakethedragon.livejournal.com]

[The power to move freely between worlds. He knew someone out there would be of use!]

What would you want?