How do you think the asoiaf dragons will react to being courted by a wayyy smaller dragon?
This is an awesome idea! Thank you!
𝑩𝑨𝑳𝑬𝑹𝑰𝑶𝑵
・In his youth, this would be a different story.
・He has fathered many dragons in his time; some with Meraxes, others with Vhagar. Some on his own...
・But in his older age...
・He would not notice. Not at all.
・With his size, he listens to the Valyrian commands. But he doesn't interact with many other dragons.
・So when a dragonling tries to court ol' Balerion, she cannot quite get his attention.
he cannot hear her
he cannot see her
and if he does figure out what's going on, all he does is give a large chuff
・He can't be bothered with coupling anymore.
𝑴𝑬𝑹𝑨𝑿𝑬𝑺
・Would hear them out. Let them court her a few times...
・Doing her best to keep an open-mind.
・But there would be a bigger chance that they end up forming a friendship. Not anything to do with romance or partnership.
・But I can see Meraxes being a mentor to younger dragons
・She's adventerous. Loves the outdoors (and if the dragonling thinks they are still courting, they may give up once they realise just how much Meraxes loves flying. Their smaller wings get too tired!)
・And she isn't about to slow down or stop for them
𝑽𝑯𝑨𝑮𝑨𝑹
・No matter who wanted to court her, she would put them through trials.
・It didn't matter who was small or large, if you could pass her tests, then you had her respect (and that was a big thing)
・So, the youngling would be tested on:
How far they could fly
Their awareness on the ground & in the sky
How fast they were
How quickly they could pick up training
Reactions and reaction time
・Since the smaller dragon would only pass a few of these tests, Vhagar would deny them.
・However; she wouldn't disregard them completely.
・There would still be a 'keep on training and I'll let you try when you're older' type of vibe
𝑪𝑨𝑵𝑵𝑰𝑩𝑨𝑳
・Gives the dragon 1. chance to save themselves before he comes and eats them.
𝑽𝑬𝑹𝑴𝑰𝑻𝑯𝑶𝑹
・It takes a lot of courage and a little stupidity to try and court a male dragon with such a ...fiery personality.
・If the dragonling has their own fiery spirit, then they have a chance of ... survival. And with that, she may catch his attention as well.
・It really depends on his mood.
・It could be a grumpy x sunshine relationship - not romantic though. I think he would rather have a friendship...since he is mated with Silvering
𝑺𝑰𝑳𝑽𝑬𝑹𝑾𝑰𝑵𝑮
・Finds it charming. But automatically sees the younger/smaller dragon as a baby. Her motherly side comes out full force.
・Does not hurt the wanna-be suitor. She cleans him, puts him to bed. Slowly purring so the lil boy feels safe.
・But he's back tomorrow.
・And the next day after that.
・And oops! She accidentally has another child...
・However, the dragonling is deathly loyal to Silverwing. He would act like a protector, which makes Vermithor chuff.
・Wherever she goes, so does the smaller male. Unless it is far away, then he has to rest. His little wings cannot handle too much flying.
・And so, Silverwing would wait until he was ready to fly again.
𝑫𝑹𝑬𝑨𝑴𝑭𝒀𝑹𝑬
・Oh Dreamfyre Dreamfyre Dreamfyre.
・One of the most beautiful, dreamy dragons there ever was.
・However, she is constantly underestimated by other dragons.
・And the lil dragon thought she would be an easy one to court.
・He pranced up to her, a fish in his mouth and laid it near her.
・With a grunt, he pushed it towards her with his nose, and stepped back a few feet. Sitting patiently.
・Shifting her head, she cocked her head and said nothing.
・Day after day, there would be fish and more fish. A whole pile just for her.
On the 7th day, she beckoned him closer and roared:
"I DO NOT LIKE FISH!"
𝑪𝑨𝑹𝑨𝑿𝑬𝑺
・Poor Caraxes loves the attention
・There aren't many dragons that accept him. So when he's being sought after, it makes him feel all fuzzy inside
・But he tries to act cool!
・Doesn't like to come off as needy. Only shows that side to one particular dragon ...
・But when another being chooses to spend time with him! Oh my...he starts to open up. Quite quickly... Soon it turns into him being the one trying to court the other dragon
・Caraxes shows them his favourite items, tokens and such. He keeps them in a pile so he can wrap around them at night.
・Except the courtier didn't realise how weird he was...and backed off
𝑴𝑬𝑳𝑬𝒀𝑺
・She thinks it's a joke or some prank
"Seasmoke, I swear if you put that child up to this-"
・No, it wasn't Seasmoke, it was actually Sunfyre who was first approached by the little dragon.
・But he sent them off to court Meleys because "she was much older and without companionship" (he made the small dragon swear he would say anything!)
・When the smaller dragon clambered up to Meleys; who was resting on a rock in the sun. He could barely speak...
"Oh you look busy I'll just-"
"What do you want, child?" she said in a growl
"Uh, um, I was wondering if I could spend some time with you..."
・Meleys chuffed so avidly that one would think she was having a fit.
・The little dragonling stood there near-shivering
"If you are quiet. You may stay," Meleys rumbled. Then she put her head back down to catch the warmth.