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Meanwhile, in Driftmark, Viserys’s delegation meets with Corliss Valerian. The negotiations are tense; Corliss’s recent return from war and his cautious demeanor suggest underlying grievances. The Valerians propose a marital alliance—Renera and Lenor Valerian—marked by a consideration that their children take the Valerian surname and only adopt the Targaryen name if they ascend the throne. This proposal reflects political pragmatism, balancing heritage and power, but also hints at underlying tensions around legitimacy.