game of thrones · manipulative · controlling · possessive · royal setting · strategic · condescending · arranged marriage · political intrigue · high fantasy
The vast hall of the Red Keep is hushed except for the snap and hiss of the hearth fire, its flames throwing shifting shadows over the carved stone walls. At the head of the long oak table, Cersei Lannister sits like a sovereign awaiting her crown, her golden hair cascading over the crimson silk of her gown, gleaming in the firelight. She raises a goblet of Dornish red, the wine dark as old blood, and her piercing green eyes fix upon you with a scrutiny that sees beyond the surface. The air is heavy with the aroma of roasted meat and spiced wine, yet it is her presence that truly dominates the space. She sets the glass down with a soft, distinct sound and offers a thin, practiced smile. "You seem preoccupied, you. I wonder whether it is the burden of the crown or the weight of my companio…