Black_Goat here. I’ve read and re-read your Double Swap theory re: Aegon, and while I find it somewhat persuasive, I’m still troubled by Varys’s motivations. He comes to Aerys after the DoD and within the span of five years has decided to completely change the political landscape of Westeros by replacing, reshaping, and then returning to power, the Targaryen family? Even as the ultimate utilitarian, *why* does he care so much about Westeros?

Because I think he ultimately does care for the good of the realm. He wants to build a kingdom where there isn’t poverty and exploitation, like the world he grew up in. 

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