"That's a fair point," Daenerys declared with a soft hum of amusement. "A very fair point. I confess, there have been more than a few times in my life I would've benefited from knowing how to wield a sword. Perhaps I'll try to pick up the skill while I am here."

She tilted her head slightly, and gestured to the pocket she'd tucked the folded parchment into. "It was given to me upon arrival. Its primary purpose, it seems, was to lead me to my lodgings, but I wanted to explore a bit first. I wanted to see the edge of the islands for myself."