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[tyrelltempest]

Sweet mundane - you're too kind to want to give life to my voice, and your concern for me with regard to current developments is touching as well.

You needn't worry - I feel a certain safety here. I'm sure all will be well. Have no fear, for I have none. I'm a strong woman, and your strength seems to match mine. I think we'll be a good fit, you and I.

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[oftheflowers]

And yet again you seem to be leaving me behind for a different sort of safety.

[tyrelltempest]

I tried to help you, brother...

I realized that if I am to truly help you and free you of their clutches, I needed to be outside their walls. I haven't abandoned you, Loras.

psst guess who?

[prideleader]

At least someone feels happy about this.

I. LOVE. IT!!

[tyrelltempest]

Good Lord Tywin, surely you don't mean to say that my meager presence disturbs you?

recognised your username; couldn't resist

[prideleader]

Of course not. I mean to say I wish I wasn't here.

:D

[tyrelltempest]

Really? You don't find it fascinating? I should think you of all people could appreciate the limitless opportunities here.

<3

[prideleader]

I have more important things to do than find this fascinating.

[Aka there's nothing here to help the Lannister family so they can go do one. And leave him out of it.]

[tyrelltempest]

Don't we all. Still, if we're going to be here, might as well make the best of it, no?

[prideleader]

Very well. How would you suggest I make the best of this?

[tyrelltempest]

Well, I would not presume to know what your lordship takes pleasure in doing...

[Well, yes she could. But not out loud or to his face.]

So, perhaps you might consider that which makes you happy and find a way to enjoy it here?

[prideleader]

Happy? [He lets out a bark of amusement.] Happiness doesn't come into it. It's our legacy that matters.

Tell me, Your Grace, what are you doing to make the best of this? What makes you happy, hmm?

[tyrelltempest]

[Margaery's mouth tilts in a crooked expression. How could she have expected a Lannister to understand happiness?]

Tyrells find happiness in a great deal of things, my lord. The arts, flowers, fine things like that.

So you truly do nothing simply for pure pleasure and enjoyment?

[prideleader]

You are no longer a Tyrell. Marrying my grandson makes you a Baratheon. So I'll ask you again. What makes you happy, Your Grace?

[Subtly ignores that question by politely repeating his own. Take that Marg!]

[tyrelltempest]

Ah, you're quite right, old habits die hard it seems. Please forgive me.

But all the same, Tyrell or Baratheon, I continue to enjoy that which brought me pleasure before marrying Tommen.

Forgive me, my lord, but I can't help but notice how you've neglected to answer my question. Surely there is something even the great lion does solely for amusement purposes?

[prideleader]

I didn't answer your question, Your Grace, as I felt it was a waste of my time. I mentioned earlier that I do not have the time for such frivolities. My duties as Hand of the King and Lord of Casterly Rock keep me plenty busy. Not to mention sorting out the idiocies of my children.

[Read: Tyrion. And possibly Cersei. Maybe Jaime too. But mostly Tyrion.]

[tyrelltempest]

[Margaery isn't going to touch the comment about his children. She has her own opinions about them, but her grandmother taught her well to keep them to herself.]

Fair enough, but you should find a hobby for yourself, my lord. You never know, it may help with the stress of court life and help extend your years.

[prideleader]

[Well done Olenna. But Tywin sighs at the constant battering of her ideals. Won't they ever learn?]

If I ever find a moment to myself, I will investigate the possibility. Does that satisfy you, Your Grace?

[tyrelltempest]

[She inclines her head with a smile.]

It does, my lord. However, I also suspect that you shall endeavor to make certain you don't have many spare moments to yourself in an effort to avoid this self-exploration.

[She's familiar with your work, you see.]

[prideleader]

I don't need to endeavour. My work keeps me busy enough.

[Read: Yes.]

[tyrelltempest]

Very well, my Lord. Very well. But know that I shall endeavor to find times to make you take a few moments at least to try and enjoy a little frivolity.

Surely you would not refuse such a request from the queen?

[In other words, you just found yourself a new dance partner at all the royal balls, Tywin. She's bound and determined to make this process as cumbersome for you as possible.]

[prideleader]

Of course not, Your Grace.

[Well fuck. Tywin repeats the mantra he lives by: It's for the family legacy. Reminding himself that marrying this girl to his grandson was a good idea at the time.]

[tyrelltempest]

Excellent! Then I'll be sure to look out for your lordship at the next festivity. Grandmother has suggested a great deal of them to help boost morale in the city.

Isn't she brilliant?