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[ Lastly, and unceremoniously: ]

dating, like courting. seeing someone you like.

1/?

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[ genetics. the passing down of traits, the trickling of the blood from forebear to descendant. ]

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[ but is this something that could be proven? they can measure the truth of one's blood? they have the means to pull apart the history within? ]

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[ this genetics could provide incontrovertible proof of bastardy. ]

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How might one learn it. Genetics.

done!

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I have to like someone to date them.

[ this is actually a question. ]

[breeding]

if you wanna learn about it generally, the library's probably a good start.

if you wanna learn about your genetics specifically, there are [ sigh ] dna tests.
someone more scientifically-minded around here might be able to help you. it's not really my field of expertise.

and, well, no, not necessarily, but you'll probably have a better time if you do.
it's kind of a getting-to-know-you deal, i guess. see if you really want to spend the rest of your life with someone before you get married, or just have fun and figure out what you want out of a relationship.

[ A surprisingly mature explanation that he definitely does not sufficiently apply to his own life! 👍🏻 ]

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[ the library — home of most texts, and invaluable in any world, it would seem. ]

Dna tests. I will look into it in detail and soon, thank you.

[ onto other matters—!!! ]

Is that not what you use lovers for? A wife to wed and bed for children, and a lover or mistress to please your other interests?

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theoretically, sure, but what's the point of wasting your time with someone who's only half what you want?
people like us, we can't waste our time with small fry. they don't deserve our time.

[provoke]

[ they don't deserve our time.

how the words curl deliciously in his ears. ]

You're right. I don't say that often to anyone.

Why should I bother with those who do not rise to my qualities and standard? Why must I settle for those lesser than I?

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[ Oh, Aemond, he's so proud of you. ]

exactly. it's like sparring — you have to fight someone as good (stronger, even) if you want to get any better.

[provoke]

[ pride from a father figure: the worst best drug ever. ]

Strength comes from pain, and I am the blood of Aegon the Conqueror.

One day, I mean to fight you. When I am ready.

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i look forward to it.

[ Even if he is 99.99999% sure there's no outcome in which he wouldn't be able to beat Aemond to a pulp. ]