Rhaenyra Targaryen: I know this union is not what you would choose.
Laenor Velaryon: I hold nothing against you, cousin.
Rhaenyra Targaryen: No, I… rather… Dare I say it is a matter of taste? I prefer roast duck to goose. I cannot say why.
Laenor Velaryon: It’s, it’s not for a lack of trying. There are those who like goose very well.
Rhaenyra Targaryen: I find it a bit greasy for my taste. I know that whatever agreement being struck up there will not change your appetites, nor will it change mine.
Laenor Velaryon: And what do you propose?
Rhaenyra Targaryen: That we perform our duty to our fathers and to the realm and when it’s done… each of us dines as we see fit.
This quote comes from a TV series House of the Dragon. The scene where this moment comes from is from Season 1 Episode 5, with the title of ‘We Light the Way’ (1×05). The show is a prequel to the Game of Thrones series and also known as Game of Thrones: House of the Dragon. | The show is produced by HBO
“I prefer roast duck to goose” Quote Meaning
The true meaning of their discussion (Laenor’s sexual orientation) is covered up with a metaphor. In it, goose stands for “woman” and roast duck means “man”.
