⠀ ⠀⠀ she had learned the words long ago. they came easily. repentance. mercy. forgiveness. they tasted familiar on her tongue, worn smooth by years of repetition. she spoke them softly, not for the gods alone, but for him as well. because he needed to hear them spoken aloud.﹙...﹚ ⠀⠀

⠀ ⠀⠀ alicent did not pull away. his arms around her felt like iron and silk all at once. she leaned into him as though it were instinct, as though there were nowhere else in the world she might belong. the red keep had long ago ceased to feel like a prison when he was near.﹙...﹚ ⠀⠀

⠀ ⠀⠀ alicent’s gaze softened as jacaerys looked at her. the chains around her ankle clinked softly as she moved to let him hold her hands, and the warmth of his touch made the dull ache of her confinement fade for just a heartbeat.﹙...﹚ ⠀⠀

⠀ ⠀⠀ alicent watched him linger at the doorway, the weight of the day pressing him down more than she had ever seen. his usual pride was softened now into something almost fragile. she allowed him to enter without a word, letting the door close behind him with a muted click.﹙...﹚ ⠀⠀

⠀ ⠀⠀ alicent did not rise when he entered. she had learned not to startle. the chamber he had chosen for her was bright in the mornings, the light pouring through tall windows that overlooked the city she no longer ruled. her fingers toyed absently with the chain at her ankle.﹙...﹚ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀

⠀ ⠀⠀ alicent knelt before the circle of candles, the hush of the sept folding around her like a silken veil. her fingers laced tightly together as she bowed her head, murmuring first to the Mother for mercy, then to the Father for judgment, and lastly to the Warrior for strength.﹙...﹚ ⠀⠀

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⠀ ⠀⠀SHIPPING CALL. ⠀ ⸺ like if interested with a potential ship with alicent. muse is bi. female lean. 18+ slow burn , dead dove allowed , multiship , oc friendly. mutuals only, selective. ♡ ⠀

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⠀ ⸺ LIKE FOR AN INTERACTION.ᐟ like if you want my character to interact with yours. if you want to plot, do not hesitate to dm. mutuals only and oc friendly.ᐟ ♡ ⠀

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i've been the archer i've been the prey who could ever leave me, darling? but who could stay?