[ The barrier is a welcome reprieve from the storm, but Dany raises an eyebrow, still on edge. Magic has not always served her well. She thinks of the maegi Mirri Maz Duur, who betrayed her and left her husband little more than a living corpse, and the warlocks of Qarth, who sought to end her life and failed only by the intervention of her loyal Drogon. She dislikes the idea of facing a mage without her dragon to burn those who would harm her. But then she thinks of Quaithe, dangerous yet somehow helpful, existing somewhere between friend and enemy. Perhaps this sharp-eared man will be helpful, too, or at the least, unthreatening.
However, she has not placed her trust in him yet. She remains flat against the brick, daring not to step closer lest his helpful act be a ruse. There are none here who should wish to harm me, she reminds herself, none who know who I am, but years of fearing assassination and betrayal have left her eternally alert. ]
What manner of magic is this? [ Her tone is not quite accusing, but she clearly expects an answer that will please her. She has heard tales of sorcerers committing terrible acts, and seen the dark side of magic firsthand. If the answer does not appease her, she plans to send him away from her, but she wonders if he would listen. She is no Queen here, and she has no dragons to enforce her commands. ] I think I should be within my right to know what shields me.
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However, she has not placed her trust in him yet. She remains flat against the brick, daring not to step closer lest his helpful act be a ruse. There are none here who should wish to harm me, she reminds herself, none who know who I am, but years of fearing assassination and betrayal have left her eternally alert. ]
What manner of magic is this? [ Her tone is not quite accusing, but she clearly expects an answer that will please her. She has heard tales of sorcerers committing terrible acts, and seen the dark side of magic firsthand. If the answer does not appease her, she plans to send him away from her, but she wonders if he would listen. She is no Queen here, and she has no dragons to enforce her commands. ] I think I should be within my right to know what shields me.