Jon Snow didn't even make an impact when he set foot on Dragonstone for the first time. The King of the North tried hard to keep his cool, but it was impossible not to notice that all eyes were on the Princess of the Amazons.
And he couldn't blame anyone for that either. A dozen Dothrakis, Tyrion Lannister himself, and an imposing young woman were waiting for her. Everyone watched the stranger practically float to the sand. He quickly looked at his older brother's face and was surprised by his apparent control.
That way, he could also focus solely on what he had come to do so far from home, so far from his kingdom. Ser Davos and Diana positioned themselves strategically right behind Ghost. The direwolf himself seemed much more comfortable on dry land after so much time adrift, as did the other members of that trip.
The bastard of Winterfell. - the dwarf spoke with a strange gravity in his expression for someone Jon had almost called a friend during the trip.
The dwarf from Casterly Rock.
The awkward moment lasts a few seconds and both of them completely change their expressions as they shake hands in a friendly way.
We haven't seen each other since you arrived at the Night's Watch, Snow.
You said you'd like to piss from the top of the world, if I remember correctly. - the small man laughs at the distant memory and the conversation continues bizarrely mildly - You got scars along the way.
It's been a long road, but we're both here...
Suddenly, the focus shifts drastically to two Dothraki warriors who are stunned when they are abruptly warned by the Amazon. "This one has a name and can understand, react and defend herself very well on her own." The young woman with black skin reprimands severely and orders the two impertinent people to return immediately to the Castle.
"You dishonor the khaleesi herself by disrespecting our guests." Diana simply says thank you, but she already makes a second impactful impression on the two main advisors of the Queen of Dragons.
I know your companion, the Onion Knight. But I wonder who this impressive lady at your side is, Snow. Tyrion Lannister, milady.
An honor to finally meet you, my lord. Diana, princess of the island of Themyscira. – once again Tyrion and the young woman at his side exchange confused glances and Ser Davos steps forward to prevent any kind of noise from happening before the first meeting with the candidate for the Iron Throne.
We faced each other at the Battle of Blackwater Bay. Unfortunately, in my case.
Ah, this is Missandei of Narth, the advisor our queen trusts most.
What a beautiful coincidence. Princess Diana also occupies one of the most important places on my council. She is someone I fully trust. – Jon's statement draws a shy smile from the Amazon warrior in such a chaotic situation.
I can imagine. She understands and speaks the Dothraki language perfectly. – adds the Queen's Hand.
She is a very good advisor, indeed.
It is a good surprise to find women active in other kingdoms in Westeros. I see that besides the princess, there are other crew members. It is good to recognize each other in other lands, even if - still - on opposite sides.
I hope not for long, Missandei of Narth. Jon left the North in the hands of his sister Sansa, but I am eager to meet another Queen. The Queen of Dragons that so many people talk about.
Indeed, deeds precede our queen. But why another, Princess Diana? We have not found other queens in Essos, much less in Westeros.
No, I am talking about my house. I am the daughter of the Queen of Themyscira, Hippolyta...
Your Highness, are you talking about the warrior Hippolyta? From the legends of the Ancient Peoples, Songs and stories for children? – Tyrion's statement causes a small commotion among everyone gathered there. With the silence hanging over them, Missandei decides to return control as planned by her queen and not waste time with myths.
We will have time for the proper introductions later, Lord Tyrion. But the queen is aware of the distance you have traveled and appreciates the effort you have made to get here. Before meeting her, would you mind handing over your weapons?
Jon Snow adopts the most diplomatic tone possible and draws his own sword to hand it over, while recommending that his followers do the same. Diana prefers to keep the ribbon tied to her clothing just in case and agrees to hand over her shield and sword. However, she kindly asks Missandei to protect those items with her life. The advisor understands the importance of the weapons and assures them that they would be very well guarded during their stay at Dragonstone.
The group then sets off to meet the imposing Mother of Dragons, the Breaker of Chains, the Stormborn. Diana had definitely shown herself to be the most eager to find the one who was capable of bringing the dragons back to the world of men. Therefore, coming across her children before their mother was also a pleasant surprise.
And Sansa? Are you suffering with my absence? It was a fake marriage, nothing ever happened between us. But I am happy to know that she is safe and well. – Tyrion comments directly to the King in the North, but without the conversation escaping the ears of the eldest Stark.
I didn't ask, but I heard anyway. Her opinion of you was one of the reasons I came here, Lannister.
Should I thank you? Or worry, Snow? At some point, I want to know how a simple recruit of the Night's Watch became king and crossed paths with the most beautiful woman in the world in that frozen nightmare you call a kingdom.
First you'll have to tell me how a Lannister became the Hand of Daenerys Targaryen.
That's a long, bloody story that requires a lot of wine to be appreciated... But if you tell me where you found this princess of Themyscira, I'll reveal it with pleasure.
Jon intends to laugh at the stupid joke, however, he is surprised by the swoop of a huge dragon. Practically the entire northern delegation throws itself to the ground in fright, except for the princess of the Amazons. She smiles genuinely when she comes across a mythological being and applauds when Drogon, the most powerful son of the Targaryen Queen, flaps his wings again and breaks through the clouds with extreme ease.
Completely oblivious to what was happening around her, Diana comes to her senses only when she feels someone gently wrapping an arm around her waist.
Fantastic, isn't it? I don't believe it's possible to get used to something so... _ Magical. – she discreetly returns Robb's affectionate touch as she watches the group enter the Fortress – Are you really not going to participate in the hearing? – he gestures negatively – I don't think we're at risk here, but be careful. _ Always, princess. You too, especially with your words. We don't have a mission that's very easy to explain to someone who grew up so far from her home like Daenarys Targaryen.