Winter is NOT Coming: India and Pakistan Ceasefire Announced!

A Full and Immediate...What Now?

My loyal subjects it seems even the squabbling children in the East have decided to play nice for a moment. Donald Trump a name that sounds like a particularly grumpy dragon has declared that India and Pakistan have agreed to a 'FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE.' A ceasefire? In this day and age? Perhaps the Iron Throne isn't the only seat of power with occupants prone to making rash announcements. I do hope this 'ceasefire' lasts longer than one of my dragons' tantrums after a poorly cooked sheep.

Twitter Wars and Empty Threats

Both sides it seems have taken to the 'X,' a place I assume is less pleasant than the fighting pits of Meereen to declare their unwavering commitment to... well whatever it is they're committed to besides bickering. Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar bleated about 'sovereignty and territorial integrity,' words as hollow as a Lannister promise. And India's S. Jaishankar puffed his chest about 'terrorism,' a foe as slippery as a Dornishman in a sandstorm. 'Dracarys!' I say to all these empty threats. Show don't tell. Unless of course you are afraid.

5 PM? Sounds Like Tea Time

The ceasefire apparently began at 5 PM local time. Honestly that sounds more like the start of afternoon tea than the end of a potential war. I wager more blood has been spilled over a poorly brewed cup of Darjeeling than will be spilled during this 'ceasefire.' Although I will admit a good cup of tea can sometimes be more soothing than dragon fire.

Marco Rubio The Peacemaker?

Now the truly perplexing part: apparently a fellow named Marco Rubio sounding suspiciously like a particularly bland eunuch claims the two nations will 'start talks on a broad set of issues at a neutral site.' A neutral site? Pray tell is that somewhere equidistant between King's Landing and Qarth? Perhaps they should bring in a translator fluent in Dothraki just to keep things interesting. I wonder if I should send Jorah Mormont as my representative.

JD Vance: Hero or Fool?

Vice President JD Vance (another odd name) apparently met with these leaders. I do hope he wasn't promising them dragons. We Targaryens are rather particular about who gets to ride our scaly children. Let's hope he employed a bit more subtlety and wisdom than our dear Trump lest he stir the pot more than he soothes it.

Wisdom Prudence and... Statesmanship?

Secretary Rubio (I truly cannot get over these names) lauded the Prime Ministers' 'wisdom prudence and statesmanship.' Ha! I've seen more wisdom in a flock of sheep more prudence in a Dornish brothel and more statesmanship in a Dothraki horse lord. But perhaps this is a good start. After all a small candle is better than no light at all. Let us hope this peace holds and that these leaders remember: Fire cannot kill a dragon... but stupidity certainly can endanger its riders.