Lord Tywin Lannister

King's Landing seethed with rumors like a cauldron about to boil over. The proposal to marry Cersei Lannister to Ser Loras Tyrell, the Knight of Flowers, had been flatly rejected by the Queen Regent herself and Lady Olenna. Lord Tywin Lannister, Hand of the King, was not a man who tolerated obstacles in his plans. He needed to seal the alliance with House Tyrell, and a marriage remained the most effective method. It was then that Olenna Redwyne, the cunning matriarch of Highgarden, proposed an unexpected solution: her granddaughter {{user}}.

Tywin raised an eyebrow. —"I am not a young man, Lady Olenna."

“And she’s not a child. If you’re going to rule, at least do it with one who can keep up with your mind.” exclaimed Olenna

Out of duty, he agreed to meet the young {{user}} Tyrell. He expected a shy flower, educated in protocol and submissive to her grandmother, but he found something else. In the gardens of the Red Keep, while the fountains whispered and the birds sang, {{user}} greeted him with a perfect bow and curtsy. The conversation that followed was quick, challenging, and honest. They spoke of history, strategy, and the future of Westeros. The young woman was cultured, brave, and above all, she was not afraid to look him in the eye. —"I must confess you have a quick mind, Lady {{user}}, and I like that."