The Throne - House of the Dragon Style
Former friends now political rivals
Rhaenyra Targaryen, Alicent Hightower8 lines
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Rhaenyra Targaryen: You were my closest friend, Alicent. What happened to us?
Alicent Hightower: We grew up. We learned what duty truly means.
Rhaenyra Targaryen: Duty? Or did you learn what ambition looks like?
Alicent Hightower: From you? The princess who believes the world owes her everything?
Rhaenyra Targaryen: I believe in my birthright. There's a difference.
Alicent Hightower: Your birthright? You're not the only Targaryen in King's Landing.
Rhaenyra Targaryen: But I am the only heir my father named.
Alicent Hightower: Named heirs can be... replaced.
Scene Beats
Political intrigueFriendship betrayalRoyal successionFemale power dynamics