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The issue Alicent has with Rhaenyra’s ego is simple—as a driver and a mechanic they have two very different jobs. Alicent’s job is to understand Rhaenyra’s relationship to the car and how it affects the build. Then, she has to accommodate. Alicent is always watching. Every turn of the wheel, every crash, every race start, every press of the pedal, Alicent is watching. It’s her job to count the flecks of rubber flying off the tyres at 360 KM/H. Rhaenyra, despite this, thinks she knows every fucking thing there is to know about her car. Alicent knows you can only see so much from inside. That’s something Rhaenyra refuses to understand.
Rhaenyra Targaryen is one of the most outstanding drivers in the world, with three F1 championships to her name and another season just kicking off. Alicent Hightower is the woman behind the car itself—the Number One Mechanic. Every build goes through her from chassis up. For two years, she's been working with Ferrari—specifically on Rhaenyra's car. The only problem with this is the two of them spend most of their time in the garage trying not to bite each other's heads off.
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- Part 1 of headlock
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04 Mar 2026
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want, take, have by curiositysdarling
Fandoms: Agatha All Along (TV), Marvel Cinematic Universe
21 Jan 2025
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Agatha doesn’t let herself hit the follow button.
That would be needy and desperate and probably super fucking weird of her. She’s a random woman in New Jersey who’s got absolutely no business following the page of some dancing lesbian messiah on the internet.
What she does do, however, is save every single video of Rio’s that comes across her feed to her very select and discerning folder of favorites. In Agatha’s defense, they’re practically hypnotic. It’s easier than ever to relax and turn off her brain while rotting on the couch after work to repeated viewings of Rio dancing or cooking or vlogging about doing random things for her devoted audience.
Rio’s more than just some hot tattooed brunette who can move her perfectly sculpted body to a beat. She’s whip-smart and acerbically funny and just a little bit mean in a way that makes Agatha feel less alone in her off-putting prickliness. Watching Rio’s videos quickly becomes a regular part of Agatha’s everyday routine.
A woman has needs, okay?
It’s not a big deal.
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In which Agatha Harkness ends up being a (not so) secret fan of viral social media sensation Rio Vidal. Rather predictably, chaos ensues.
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- Part 1 of it's easy to see (you're the one for me)
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19 Apr 2025
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the one time in actual ages that alicent hightower indulges herself in a one-night stand ends up being with a woman who shows up at the other side of the table as opposing counsel in the biggest case of her career.
the universe has a fucking terrible sense of humour.
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23 Jan 2025
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professional tennis player alicent hightower’s ranking has plummeted, thanks to a prolonged crisis of confidence. working with a new coach, and with the british grass season getting underway, she’s desperate to find her form again. nobody believes she can do so more than her best friend: the wimbledon favourite, rhaenyra targaryen.
a tennis/wimbledon au
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- Part 1 of strawberries & cream
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20 Jan 2025
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several tremendous by molter
Fandoms: House of the Dragon (TV), A Song of Ice and Fire - George R. R. Martin
08 Jan 2025
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Alicent's heard tell of Rhaenyra the Cruel. Rhaenyra only wants to make her new wife happy.
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[The Queen is in need of a consort. Otto does his best routine.]
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Bookmarked by thelaughingstorm
09 Jan 2025