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the <em>Game of Thron</em> universe: vlence; polil trigue; men eakg out about their (lack of) male heirs—and we got that stuff. But we also got a very pleasant surprise: OVERWHELMING QUEER VIBES—specifilly, om Prcs Rhaenyra Targaryen and her bt iend Alicent Hightower, dghter of Hand of the Kg Otto Hightower.</p><p data-no-id="3" class="css-aeyldl et3p2gv0">While the first episo primarily tablished the rivalry between Rhaenyra and her uncle Daemon Targaryen—both of whom will (prumably) vie for the throne after Kg Viserys' fterg wound do s thg—we uldn't stop focg on the relatnship between Rhaenyra and Alicent, which seemed low-key—nay, high-key—romantic, if you ask . The way Rhaenyra lay on Alicent's lap the Godswood and told her she'd like to fly around the world wh her on a dragon and "eat only ke"! The way they clutched each other's hands durg the tournament! The way Alicent helped Rhaenyra get drsed sensual, dim lightg! 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