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[decisiveconquest]

(She is less subtle, by far, than a certain other lady from her world. Maybe she should be more careful, but why? This is fun. The Dothraki have rubbed off on her. No, get your mind out of the gutter. Not like that for a long time at least.)

What do you look for in a partner? When you are under the influence of the moons, who do you gravitate towards?

(People who are good for you or people who are a bit naughty?)

Any regrets?

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[whitehairedprettyboy]

Nothing a little wine won't remedy.

[ All right, maybe he's still a little rattled from her word choice earlier. That's not a time in his life he likes to relive. But he's hardly going to raise a fuss over what was really nothing but a turn of phrase, and besides, he doesn't want to look weak in front of her. So he swirls his wine for the appropriate few seconds (one has to do these things properly), then sips it slowly, mentioning nothing further about the incident. ]

I quite agree. And I happen to find myself with a lot of free time lately.

[ He hopes that counts as a suave way of saying he doesn't have a job.

As to Drogon, Valmont has in fact been surreptitiously trying to scan the room for him, and he relaxes slightly to find him asleep. He's still not used to spending time around a dragon who doesn't despise his very being. And as to Daenerys' last remark... ]

...Thank you.

[ He doesn't thank people very often, and he's not quite sure how one goes about it. But at any rate, he sounds sincere. ]

[decisiveconquest]

This wine is a little sweet. I don't like any that is too sour.

(She won't probe him for details - she realizes what she was said was poorly worded. But she has done what she can to make her home feel safe and comfortable. She hopes it will help ease his mind.)

Then you should come here.

(Drogon is snoring - quietly - obviously in a deep sleep. Daenerys sips on her wine to hide the way her cheeks flush at Valmont's gratitude.)

You are one of the few who has seen me at my worst and my best. I wouldn't do anything to intentionally frighten you off. I value you and, frankly, I need you.

(As a friend and perhaps more. The emotions she feels are complicated.)

[whitehairedprettyboy]

You... need me?

[ How long has it been since someone's said that to him? He doesn't recall the last time anyone needed him except to carry out their schemes or sign their paychecks. There's a painful squeeze around the area of his heart. ]

Look, I... emotionality has never been my strong suit, I'm afraid. But I hope you have no doubt that I feel entirely the same way about you.

[ He rests his free hand on the couch between them. An invitation, if she wishes to take it. ]