“Even when I was a girl younger than you, it was well known that in the Red Keep the very walls have ears. Well, they will be the better for a song, and meanwhile we girls shall speak freely.”
Sansa’s supper with the Tyrells as illustrated by Charles Vess in the Subterranean Press editionofA Storm of Swords
Olenna- Do you know my son, the Lord of Highgarden? Sansa- I haven’t had the pleasure. Olenna- No great pleasure, believe me. Ponderous oaf. His father was an oaf, as well. My husband, the late Lord Luther, he managed to ride off a cliff whilst hawking. They say he was looking up at the sky and paying no mind to where his horse was taking him, and now my son is doing the same. Only this time, he’s riding a lion instead of a horse. And now, I want you to tell me the truth about this royal boy, this Joffrey. Sansa- I… I… Olenna- You. You. Who else would know better? We’ve heard some troubling tales. Is there any truth to them? Has this boy mistreated you? Has he ripped out your tongue? Sansa-Joff…King Joffrey, he.. his Grace is very fair and handsome and is is brave as a lion. Olenna- Yes, all Lannisters are lions and when a Tyrell farts it smells like a rose. But how kind is he, how clever? Has he a good heart, a gentle heart? Margaery- I’m to be his wife. I only want to know what that means. Olenna- Bring me some cheese. Servant- The cheese will be served after the cakes, my Lady. Olenna- The cheese will be served when I want it served, and I want it served now. Are you frightened child? No need for that. We’re only women here. Tell us the truth. No harm will come to you. Sansa- My father always told the truth. Olenna- Yes, he had that reputation, and they named him traitor and took his head. Sansa- Joffrey. Joffrey did that. He promised he would be merciful, and he cut my father’s head off. And he said that was mercy. And he took me up on the walls and made me look at it. Margaery- Go on. Sansa- I.. I can’t. I never meant.. My father was a traitor, my brother as well. I have traitor’s blood. Please don’t make me say anymore. Margaery- She’s terrified, Grandmother. Just look at her. Olenna- Speak freely, child. We will never betray your confidence, I swear it. Sansa- He’s a monster. Olenna- Oh, that’s a pity. Sansa- Please don’t stop the wedding. Olenna- Ha, have no fear. The Lord Oaf of Highgardens determined that Margaery shall be queen. Even so, we thank you for the truth. Aah, here comes my cheese.
Here are my top 9 posts of 2019. Like @batsfromwesteros I did my favorite 9 instead of my most popular.
I had so much fun making this stuff! (Seriously, though, why do I like it so much?) Thank you guys for appreciating it so much more than I thought anyone would! ❤️
In the coming year I will continue the story and will post more GOT CC. I will also make a few pretty things from the new Witcher show that should work well within the GOT world.
Varys- You’ve taken an interest in Sansa Stark. Olenna- Have I? Because I spoke to her once in this garden and one of your little spies came running to tell you? Why shouldn’t I take an interest? She’s an interesting girl. Varys- Is she? Olenna- No. Not particularly, but she’s had an interesting childhood. Varys- She has, sadly…You’re not the only one who has taken an interest in her. Olenna-That’s not surprising. She’s a beautiful girl with a famous name. Varys- Indeed. She’d make a lovely match for the right suitor. Olenna- I almost feel as if you are about to arrive at the point. Varys- Littlefinger is not long for the Capital. A confidante has told me that when he goes, Sansa Stark goes with him. Olenna- And why have you come to me with this matter? Varys- Littlefinger was born with no lands, no wealth, no armies. He has aquired the first two. How long before he has the army? Perhaps you’ll laugh, but I know him better than most and this is the truth: Littlefinger is one of the most dangerous men in Westeros. If Robb Stark falls, Sansa Stark is the key to the North. Olenna- And if Littlefinger marries her, he’ll have the key in his pocket. Varys- Which seems such a shame. Why should a man with such a low reputation steal away such a lovely bride? Olenna- You must despise him. You’re working so hard to undermine him. Varys- Actually I rather enjoy him, but he would see this country burn if he could be King of the Ashes.
![A jacket Olenna [Redwyne] Tyrell might wear while in Kings Landing for the Royal Wedding. Pre-Fall 2](https://64.media.tumblr.com/4f3271331fb25a37bed97fbffa1ee2a0/tumblr_op8lb9kzEe1v9lg45o1_1280.jpg "A jacket Olenna [Redwyne] Tyrell might wear while in Kings Landing for the Royal Wedding. Pre-Fall 2")
