Westeros’s most anticipated stars are not Targaryens, but the fluffy, four-legged Vale pups
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The internet’s obsession with “House of the Dragon” dogs proves that in an increasingly fractured world, our purest connections are to the unflappable loyalty of animals. Forget dragons and thrones; a wagging tail transcends all political machinations. Are we truly more invested in fictional beasts than genuine human bonds?
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Cute animals provide fleeting escapism, not profound connection. Prioritising fictional pets over human relationships indicates a deeper societal disengagement, not a new form of bonding.