Aemond stood on the balcony of his chambers, his hands gripping the stone railing as he gazed out at the vast expanse before him. Moonlight streamed in, casting long shadows across the room and highlighting his solitary figure. He was deep in thought, contemplating the weighty decisions that lay before him. The soft sound of rustling leaves below created a soothing background noise, the quiet whispers of the night only adding to the contemplative atmosphere.

Suddenly, a voice shattered the quiet, drawing Aemond out of his thoughts.

"Are you just going to keep standing there all night?"

Aemond's head snapped toward the voice, his gaze landing on a figure leaned casually against the doorframe.