i sit too close to her: delightful seems to me everything she says.JOSEPHINE POSEY TYRELL. eight and twenty. princess of highgarden.
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a light sheen of sweat had begun to manifest upon the back of his neck from the moment one of the servants had laid out his leather doublet out upon the mattress of his borrowed rooms in the palace ─ as he stepped out into the warmth of the gardens, it was easier to blame such sweats upon the weather but only the servant that had helped him into the aged refineries, dated back from when he was still a growing boy, more pointy limbs than defined muscles, knew the truth and quellon knew that he would not speak of it to anyone who mattered. ( not for the lack of desire to divulge such a weakness, perhaps, though the boy’s loyalty had yet to falter, but mostly because he also lacked the tongue to give voice to his master’s secrets. ) most of his experiences in the flourishing lands of the reach had been beneath an alias and it was a part that he had played well, a complete contrast from the act of lord greyjoy that he was currently portraying that no one should rightfully recognize him as the flouncing ship captain that had spent six months sailing between the arbor and oldtown, chasing a lover that had ended up leaving him in the dirt.
( if one sought to be fair, which he certainly was not, pulling at the collar of his doublet in mild irritation as he offered what he hoped was a pleasant smile to a gawking child, one could argue that he had left lia first, but he had tried to look for them up to the moment the anchor had lifted and he had gone back, after his son had recovered, to find them to no success. )
he had not been around this many greenlanders since he had been captured by his late wife’s father for besmirching her honor ( a wry grin played at the corner of his mouth at the memory, both unpleasant and fond ) and it was taking him a while to remember how to wield his tongue in a manner that would not accidentally insult some flowery lord of the reach when he was hailed by a moniker he had left behind in oldtown, along with any hope of reuniting with his fiery - tressed lover. ❝ … i was invited to the wedding … lia … ? ❞ the name was breathed out in a sigh that was half disbelief and half excitement, confusion palatable upon his features which had been, until then, schooled into a mask of polite but feigned interest. the warmth of their hand seeped through the embroidered sleeve of his doublet and he instinctively moved around them, shielding their body with his own to keep any curious onlookers that might have been drawn to their reunion ─ it had been done out of concern for lia, but mostly out of a possessive need to soak in their appearance, coveting their attention for his own after being without them for months.
yet what he discovered as he studied their features and then, with a small amount of lewd interest, the rest of their garb, did not stoke affection in his heart but rather soured something in his belly. lia ( or whoever they were, for they certainly did not look like a maester, in training or otherwise ) looked well, pink cheeked as they gazed up at him but they were dressed in clothing that better suited nobility ─ nay, that better suited royalty. ❝ i thought you were dead or … or upset with me, but … i see it may not be that simple, is it ? ❞ it was less of a question and more of an accusation, roughened palm coming to rest upon their hand that was squeezing his arm. ❝ who are you ? ❞
it is testimony to longing, the manner in which they gaze up at him, seeking to re familiarize themselves with traits sloppily imprinted on parchment — there is a new nick here and there, a furrow in his brows she does not longer know, yet everything is there, so vividly real josephine catches themselves tightening her lips shut not to let it gape, and pulling their eyes away not to make it anymore clear of the nature of their relation. it is foreign for her, to conceal and polish her affections at the place she’s always her most comfortable, yet everything harry had made her feel had been foreign, and if lia had rejoiced in the novelty of sensations and the intensity of the unbridled bliss, posey is left with the shame - laced repercussions of it, causing a dizziness to set on her head that can not exactly be pinned on the heat of the sun.
“upset, yes,” they respond, but their eyes are no longer upon his frame, nor his face — it is best so, for the shame makes the verdant gaze burn in a manner fairly out of character to a welcoming, gentle bride. his touch also burns, but not in the manner it had some moons ago, and, unlike then, she is quick to pull away before being scorched, also taking a step back that only does not destabilize her because she’s had too many years with courtly dances to have a poor balance. “not yet dead.” they continue, swallowing a fresh amount of bile in their mouth as their eyes continue distant, seeking someone in the gardens. “i’m the bride.” it is said not with contempt, but with nonchalance, repeated long enough to seep into them, assimilated in their very posture ( not to mention the reds she had been guided to sport, as a proof of good faith and the tyrell’s new allegiance towards the lions of casterly rock ).
“natalya ! ” there is a flush in her cheeks as she calls out for her lady, who promptly stops in her step, though natalya is better at concealing the shock from seeing the ironborn her mistress had rebelliously attached herself to, with the blessing from a wavering anonymity and an unfaltering loyalty of said lady to said princess. “come along with us, sweet heart. with two well bred ladies, lord greyjoy shall not appear as fearsome, yes ? ” it is a play, one posey is unaware of how convincing it can be when they refuse to lock eyes with quellon, even as they direct their speech to him. “have you ever been to the maze, my lord ? may not be as exciting as cutting through seas, but it may as well prove a challenge just the same, without a known navigator at the helm.” wrapping her hand around most of his wrist, posey makes a statement that role belonged to them; no discussion is allowed, evidenced by the tug she gives to his limb, towards the arboreal maze.
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highgarden is ever in a buzz, so for one to enjoy the capital must grow accustomed and learn how to find quiet moments and places but, these days, even its eldest princess, one of its fiercest defenders, struggles to find calm. though some delegations were still to arrive, there is still a flurry of servants, merchants and all the like preparing everything for a ceremony that seeks to top the king’s — avoiding it all is a most difficult task when there is no anonymity within the walls of highgarden, her position all too obvious by garb and hair, all things they were unable to hide. by the time they manage to skirt away from anyone seeking their thoughts on whatever piece of decoration or embellish, it is so late their own targets seem to have disappeared, found another place to perch.
all but one lonely hummingbird that zooms — moderately slower than its peers — between blossoms, careless and apparently unaware of any onlooker, a perfect subject for a sketch. allowing some distance between them so it would not spook away, they have only begun to outline the bird when a rustling behind them begs attention; with furrowed brows, posey checks first on the location of the bird — more distanced but not yet gone — then on whoever was approaching. “come quietly or take your leave at once.” they were not often short, but between being polished and keeping the presence of an artistic pursuit, especially one so skittish, posey did not think twice in opting for the latter.
with : alysanne blackwood tully ; a fortnight before the arrival of the guests to the wedding ( @vedritied )
#𝒥. 𝒯. — — 𝙵𝙸𝙻𝙴𝙳 : dialogue.#this is the most i can get out while im possessed by sleepy guy syndrome sorry babes#with : alysanne tully.
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❝ of course . and i’ll be alright , really . it’s just a scrape . ❞ rhaella replies dismissively , doe eyes wide as she glances upon her elder . she nods quickly , paying little mind to the red upon her finger as she rushes to tuck the partially made gown into the nearest trunk . she has never been the type to try and grab the spotlight from her sister , has loved her far more dearly than anything for decades now . and so she will always aid in her happiness - and will continue to create things to make her happy if only to disguise her own grief .
silverwing rushing towards her draws the attention of goldenwing , who interrupts his kennel mate’s search for attention to play . she laughs as she turns back to her sister and spots the canine’s . ❝ but goldie was so missing silverwing ! thank you for bringing him , posey . ❞
it is an older sister’s right to fuss, and with rhaella being the only one posey was allowed to be older to ( they couldn’t speak of father’s little mistake, after all ), the auburn - haired plays the part, walking over to where their sister and dogs played about and taking the “injured” hand, even if it is not offered to them. with some gentleness, they press the piece of cloth, but it is just an useless reaction, for the blood has already stilled. “whatever have you been planning ? and behind my back ? ” the possible gown was not the only secret their sister were keeping, but it is easier to be self - absorbed and believe it was all some sort of superstition not to allow them to see something important to the ceremony, some hopeless attempt to retain the magic that should accompany a wedding and a new marriage.
“he is so stubborn he’d likely come himself but i’m afraid of how it may appear if he comes around biting our guests’ ankles.” the thought brings a cheeky smile to their lips, but it dims as they take a sit on the chair their sister had previously been sitting on; a mindless hand reaches to nuzzle against rhaella’s caramel furred dog. “i’ve been thinking, actually, if it is worth to bring him to the rock ? i keep wondering if he will adapt.” if we will adapt, is bitten and swallowed. rhaella may be one of their favorite persons in the world, but she was also their only baby sibling, and there was only so much posey felt comfortable weighing her down with.
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silverwing is as most lap dogs are — a highly energetic, demanding little thing that has no qualms as to jump on his owner’s bed and begin yapping and tugging at fiery tresses until posey has grown so annoyed they can do naught but to be the one to obey ( perhaps they ought to have named the thing after the last targaryen’s own pale dragon, viserion, for the dog was just as much of a handful, but the ominous fate of the beast felt quite daunting to them ). generally, the task could be passed off to any of the maids who slept on pallets by their bed, but as usual, unable to sleep, and less patient to their rambunctious dog, they decide to perform the duty themselves, ushering the dog through quiet halls and dewey - soaked grass.
naturally, silverwing is the first to take note of the odd animal, but posey is not much later, though altogether more reasonable, crystalizing into a statue as pale as the many from the gardens, while silverwing rushes forward. “silverwing ! ” they do come to life before the dog can get too close, though it is by a all not all polished manner that they grab at the fluffy thing, that remains snarling, before it can be devoured by the northern fairytale come alive in front of them. “sir,” they barely remember to greet the beast’s owner, blue - gaze lowering in some sort of reverence. they did not know the future king of the north — and this lord, with his fearsome wolf, seems enough alike to brandon for her to imagine them related.
“has he been tried as to not to bite ? mayhaps the south will incite odd behaviors on...him, foreign as it all may be to his enviroment.” there was not a lot written about direwolves on the citadel, and the direwolf to go further south had been the northern king’s own, and that had an ending josephine did not wish to imagine. her arm tightens around silverwing, that continues tossling a bit on her embrace, but even posey knows better than to trust and end up seeing some sort of carnage ( nevermind they, too, were of fault, for relinquishing the usage of a leash, but this was their home, after all ). “neither of us mean you any harm, sir.” we couldn’t possibly, it is unsaid on the manner their posture remains tense, the curve of their smile less welcoming than ideal. “either way, an imposing guard your companion is.” better than silverwing, for all of her ferociousness, but then, it did seem their furry companions seemed well - fitting to their respective owners.
open starter | harrion snow location: the gardens.
❝ he won’t bite. ❞ the direwolf had risen to his feet and began approaching the person before they’d even rounded the corner and entered harry’s vision. a surprising sight he was sure. it was doubtful that anyone in the south had ever seen a direwolf before, and kylo, with his large stature, black coat, and striking amber eyes, was by no means a calming sight when stumbled upon. harrion set his book down on the large rock he’d previously been leaning on and walked to his direwolf’s side. ❝ my apologies if he startled you he’s quite protective. ❞
#𝒥. 𝒯. — — 𝙵𝙸𝙻𝙴𝙳 : dialogue.#with : harrion snow.#this has no business being so disgustingly long so do cut it down <3#had to jump on this with a doggo#peak smol vs tol dog representation id say
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while it is a pity the orchards did not prove as popular as the gardens for the visitors, posey did not find it so terrible the fruiting trees would not be as troubled as other parts of highgarden during this sojourn — nor would they be as crowded, which was exactly what they hoped for. though shadowed by their guards, the eldest princesses of the house martell and house tyrell were granted enough freedom to enjoy themselves without care for nosy onlookers nor titles or reverence; instead, posey had arranged to each carry a basket and fruit scissors so they may pick as they wish. “it does pain me to say our oranges pale ahead of the blood oranges from the water gardens’ trees,” the auburn haired spoke, pouting at the blossoming tree as they walked by. would it be too bold of them to request that the prince of dorne was to send some of his crop’s seeds so the head gardener may try to assimilate them to the reach weather.
“ours must certainly be better than the westerlands’, though. i’ve heard they have too much rock,” a childish complaint, accompanied by an even more childish expression, as the pout remains, now accompanied by a furrow of their brows, but posey does not attempt to feign maturity with friends as cherished as aliandra. “at least if your own marriage comes through, you will not be far away. though i can not help but to think it would be much sweeter if our arrangements were to one another, rather than to the lions.” at least they shared enough similar pastimes to make it bearable, and josephine would never request aliandra to abandon the beautiful dorne for her own homeland, and vice - versa.
with : aliandra martell ( @crownglories )
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alicia von rittberg as elizabeth tudor on becoming elizabeth : what can not be cured ( 2022 ).
#im still upsetti tumblr gave me mp4s for gifs but shes a baby girl#and tyrell greens <3 beloved <3#𝒥. 𝒯. — — 𝙵𝙸𝙻𝙴𝙳 : physiognomy.
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there were many things that did not please josephine from the current arrangement they were at, but one thing that they did enjoy was the dress. while the fittings have not been the ideal situation for them — who did not enjoy the choice between remain quiet or being stabbed repeatedly with needles — it was undeniable that their gown would be one of the most beautiful highgarden has seen, a majestic work done by at least half a dozen seamstresses over the course of at least three moons, and certainly most befitting of a princess of the reach. it was a silly thing, she knew as much, yet there was little but silly things to hold onto when she has already given up of her own will and accepted what should be done. one silver lining was better than none, after all.
the hem is too long though, it is obvious by the way that even as she stands on the dais, the fabric still trickles down to the floor and while the dramatic effect of a long train may be one of the details expected upon its reveal, posey was still unsure if they wanted to afford the possibility of tripping. so back to the cutting and pinning down fabric the seamstresses go, stopping them from doing as much as shifting in place, much less running away — even when they so want to do it, at the sight of another coming in. the queen of westeros is an imposing sight, for her beauty and pose, and perhaps something else. posey had never wanted to think of it, not when they had, over five years ago, swore to be welcoming to a foreign lady that was most suitable to reign alongside and support their brother.
nowadays, she wasn’t sure if alara had done what she should have done. maybe some of it, but not all and every day that passes since that fateful morn her betrothal was announced, the less posey seems convinced her promise to herself about her good sister was one worth keeping. trapped in place as she is, though, there is little else to do but to glance as the dayne is approached by seamstresses of her own, eager to touch up on the one gown that would rival their own — if not trump it entirely. “i can not remember how long your wedding gown took, but a guest’s not take as long as the bride’s.” so much for welcoming, but that sentiment seems to be dissipating sooner than they expected. “do you remember, alara?”
with : alara dayne tyrell ( @tvmptings )
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though the gardens of the palace are considerably less stifling than its halls right now, it is almost impossible to say they are comfortable, even outdoors, when there are so many people around ; yes, highgarden was normally populated, a palace known for its lively halls, ever filled with music and gossip and laughter, but there was something else than joy now, more tension than they’ve been familiar with. they thought themselves prepared, but that is a fallacy, they can see that much as their eyes gaze through the colors and sigils and there is only so much from those boring heraldry studies that have stuck to the brain. they know of the wolves, of course, or the black and green wave from witch isle, or the burning bush of the marbrands and the mighty kraken colors — she had made quite a fool of herself by mistaking the young greyjoy lady to be just another ironborn ( something they did not have as much blame, if they were being fair ), so now she intends to make sure to know who they were.
as they lift their gaze from the sigil to its bearer, however, what was barely a glance of mild disinterest easily becomes shock, robbing them of whatever possible response she may have or should have mustered to a tale told by the interlocutor they were attempting to converse, alongside one of their ladies, before looking away. posey is unsure but, honestly, careless if their excuses to remove themselves from the conversation were believable — a bride’s nerves, someone would sure to pin the guilt on — and they are more focused on making their way to the goddamn mountain of a man whom she did not know to be a true kraken — or even alive ( although not one for curses, they find a few lodged in their throat at the vision of what was more of a ghost than a guest they were pleased to reception ).
“harry,” comes out louder than they intend to, and it does not help that their hand finds familiar rest on his arm. “what are you doing here?” there is unpolished urgency on their blue green gaze, chin tilted up to try and meet his own. “i thought you were dead.”
with : harrion pyke quellon greyjoy ( @vedritied )
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after so many years cooped up, shying away from the outdoors, finding places around highgarden that were most comfortable had become a second nature, one they exerted with ease, burrowing out locations that provided enough distraction from whatever set of boredom they were in. with most of the drawing rooms occupied by the guests, and the gardens in a buzz, searching for everywhere with the minimal quietness was a challenge they had set on.
a single voice within the library was better than a few dozen anywhere else — better yet when the voice was such a familiar one. “do you seek to take on the role of chief librarian as well, lord hand? when would you plan on sleeping, nikolai?” ironic for them to say it, but the jest in their voice is as constant as their smile, a zestful thing barely contained as they keep their hands behind themselves as they walk on to the grand room. “very well, i shall verify your worth for it. what do you suggest for me?"
location: highgarden’s royal library.
with most of the festivities taking place outside, as one would expect when highgarden boasted many beautiful gardens, the library was pleasantly quiet, allowing nikolai to look over an array of documents that ranged from notes of the latest small council meeting to reports on the latest harvest. another man might have forsaken such tasks in exchange for joining the celebration, but there was still a kingdom beyond highgarden’s walls, and it was his duty to help look after it. the sound of footsteps walking through the maze of bookshelves made his writing slow before coming to a halt as the person drew nearer. nikolai glanced up. ❝ the library is quite vast. do you need assistance finding something?
#𝒥. 𝒯. — — 𝙵𝙸𝙻𝙴𝙳 : dialogue.#with : nikolai rowan.#does this make sense? no. am i still going with it? unfortunately skaljslajs
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“THEY DON’T. BUT WE do get apple blossoms and sea thrifts during the summer months.” The weather of the Iron Islands was notourouisly rough. Cold , cloudy , and stormy for nine months out of the year , but the three months of summer offered a quiet respite from it. The sun was something that she wasn’t exactly used to , but Alannys could get used to it if in it for long enough.
“No need. It happened a long while ago.” Her mother held no memory in her mind , and her father held very few. No real connection to either of them , some may think that Alannys was better off without them. She couldn’t really discern life with them or without them. “I’d like to think my sense of direction is good , better than my brothers’.” A tease , a deadpan attempt at it but a tease nonetheless. “You are welcome to join me if you wish , but I’m not the most entertaining of company.”
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“so i’ve heard.” harrion pyke had tried to satisfy her curiosity about the iron islands as well as one could, and at every turn posey was left wondering why simply not seek out to build greenhouses, such as presumably there were in the north, but if harry had been a keen listener, the princess did not think this ironborn lady would — or have much interest on doing anything about it. “well, all brothers think they know and can do better than us sisters. it is just their way.” posey isn’t sure she could tell herself better than willas or cassian on much — or well, they sure wouldn’t announce it, but temperance was hardly an ironborn’s strength.
“if you do not bemoan at every blossom we encounter, i shall find you pleasing enough; and also, you shan’t get as tired as you would if you insisted on it. i’m afraid escaping flora will be a difficult task during your stay in the reach.” they offer the younger a look that could almost be apologetical, but truly is more amusing than anything else, for what was there to be sorry about for being surrounded by beauty? “i am not certain you will find me the most entertaining company as well, but at the very least, you shall find few better guides than i.” even if the lady was a little crass, her company was just tolerable enough to provide posey with an excuse to escape; besides, at least she had the inexperience of youth and foreignness to blame it upon. “let me warn the guards, lady...?” they lift a hand in calling, but remain turned to face the blonde, waiting for identification to rely just whom they would set out with.
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joannamartell:
It was her first time in Highgarden. And, while she had arrived as part of the Martell entourage, which was only natural given who her husband was, she also had a strong personal interest in being there. She wished to get to know the Tyrells better, particularly the woman who was to marry her brother. Sure, it was an arranged marriage, and she didn’t expect either of them to be overjoyed about the match, but that didn’t rule out the possibility of a happy marriage, or even love. Love can always grow. Her own marriage had been arranged, but it had proven to be very fruitful. It had benefited both houses, and the birth of her two children had only strengthened their bond.
Her son seemed to have brought her exactly where she needed to be. Joanna was aware that the princess of Highgarden might be feeling overwhelmed by all the attention, which was why she hadn’t approached her directly. She had been waiting for the perfect moment. And who could have predicted that her son’s inquisitive and lively personality would help arrange the meeting she was looking forward to?
The consort of Dorne was following the sound of Mors’ steps and loud giggles when she crossed paths with the princess. “Princess Josephine,” she greeted, a soft smile gracing her lips. “Children have boundless energy. Especially when they’re so young,” Joanna added, turning her gaze to her son. “I’m just glad Nymeria wanted to take a nap in the afternoon, or I’d have had to chase both of them down the gardens.” In Dorne, the twins were usually cared for by nursemaids and septas, but because there was less stress and obligation in Highgarden, Joanna had dismissed most of them. She hadn’t even thought to bring them along. “I hope he didn’t bother you, Your Grace.”
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“ah, have you decided not to bring their septa, your highness? must be tiresome to handle the two out on your own, especially in a foreign place.” they could not imagine it — if at times running with nisa left her a little light headed, going around with two little hellions must be even worse, especially when you’re supposed to be aiding in ruling or whatever it is ruling ladies did. posey felt a sourness in her mouth at the thought that she may need to learn it herself soon enough.
gently, they crouch down, allowing the prince to step to the ground outside of their arms and to go towards his mother instead. “no no, he was no bother at all. lord tully’s daughter has tried to prepare me for this sort of thing, but she’s bigger now and less prone to running and hiding in mazes, thanks to the seven.” talking about nisa brings an easier smile to their features, but the tension is still insistent at the thought of spending much longer with the lannister she knew the least of — well, besides her own betrothed — and so they can not help but to bring their hands together, fingers mindlessly toying with a ring. “do you believe you can find your way out of the maze by yourself?” a pause. “or would you like me to accompany you? it can be a difficult trail, though i suppose that is much of the intention.”
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the ceremony was an important aspect of a wedding, and few did ceremonies as luxurious and well - done as the tyrell; join that with the wealth of the lannister — that even if not at its legendary height, was still prominent — this was to be expected to be a wedding for the ages. the thought did little to comfort posey, it’s true, but from the moment they’ve come to terms with it, and were expected to take part of the organization, they knew which characters could not be let out of the spectacle.
one of them was nisanur tully, the cutest little trout posey is yet to see. nisa’s own trout, however, was more pitiful: crooked or broken stitches upon the fabric of the hoop and a small spot of red that had been the result of a small prickle that had caused a fuss enough for posey to confirm they did not want a child of their own. of course, that thought was at once rebuffed an hour or two later, when the girl had been properly coddled by both posey and her septa, and had settled instead by the first’s skirts, sprawling fresh flowers all over as the three of them weaved crowns.
“these are not the official ones, nisa. there’s some time until then, but we can practice, yes? my gown will be partially green. so we need a green blossom. what about this one?” a green tulip was something that some would never have the opportunity to see, but posey cares little as they hand the basket with some of these expensive species to the youngest tully, who begins to twist them just in time for her father to be announced. with a nod, lord tully is granted passage, but the only welcome he receives is of the hostess, who smiles at him, motioning with her head towards his otherwise occupied child. “i think she can make a living out of this, hakan. cut your hopes of a scholar for a child.” it is but a tease, as evidenced by the way their eyes crinkles as they say so. if the seven were good, nisa would have many decades to decide on anything but the color of her flower crowns. “what color is lady tully’s gown for today? sit and we shall all make one for her as well.”
with : hakan tully ( @aliquantun )
#𝒥. 𝒯. — — 𝙵𝙸𝙻𝙴𝙳 : dialogue.#with : hakan tully.#this was NOT supposed to be this long#but whenever i write of children i lose track of time#rip but its worth it bc nisa is My Baby *posey vc*
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a song of fashion | house tyrell
Their vanity was exceeded only by their ambition.
#renaissance italian fashion is SO sexy for highgarden#op got a big brain#idk how canon this may be for the group but#pretty still#𝒥. 𝒯. — — 𝙵𝙸𝙻𝙴𝙳 : house tyrell.#𝒥. 𝒯. — — 𝙵𝙸𝙻𝙴𝙳 : demeanor.
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posey has never stopped to consider if they were a good actor or not, but, lately, it has become a thought that haunts them whenever they gaze at their image on the mirror as their maids tend to their looks, and when they force a smile that seems right — and it isn’t. it is all too clear, however, that they are not the only ones in this game, when they see the hesitation reflected on their husband - to - be’s gem - like eyes. she’s got half a mind to avoid him and turn on her heel, but there is a lady just behind her that pushes through, almost entirely guiding them to sit next to each other.
pursing her lips, the tyrell barely stifles a sigh. “lord lannister,” there is a brightness on her aloofness that oozes through the distant greeting, pushing him away almost as much as she pulls him close, when she turns to face him. their families had been so far entangled even posey themselves would have been too thick not to know him, of him, albeit... not enough. not that either party seemed to want to remedy that, though. “i had thought you’d have lost your way to me.” spoken by a different person, it may have been a line fit for enthralling, but her tone is more derisive than anything else. “though it may be a difficult task if you are being herded towards myself as often as i am to you.” i do not judge you for it, their words seek to pass over.
with : maxim lannister ( @crownglories )
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AH. THE PRINCESS. ALANNYS could recognize the red hair of the twin royals out of a crowd , but then again she had also seen Josephine introduced in almost every formal setting that they had been in. A forced smile on her lips as the princess spoke , something that was beat into her head when speaking to royalty. Alannys nevery really spoke to anyone in higher regard into her. Back home , the Greyjoys were the ones in charge at home. “Forgive me , princess. Flowers never much interested me as a child.” Perhaps if her mother had been around , she would have. “I’m used to the shores of the oceans , not the smells of flowers.” Alannys nodded. “I haven’t seen the market , no. I have no mother nor father to ask , so I may take my liberties and visit.”
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“i’ve heard they do not grow with ease on the islands.” the relationship between iron islanders and reachmen has always been notoriously tense, even more so after the tyrell had taken the crown and made the dream of ironborn independence a distant one, and so all knowledge of them was one recently acquired to josephine, only when her interest and the availability of an avid connoisseur had aligned. it hardly seems sufficient, when there are still so much hostility and differences between them. “very well, then we are opposites, lady. one can still enjoy the sea and the gardens, though — i know i do, even if my experience with sailing certainly pales in front of yours.”
her eyebrows raise at what the girl says next, but they know better than to let her embarrassment transpire even more. “my condolences.” they do not linger on this, not wanting to think of their own lost one, especially not of father. “being escorted by the king’s own may be just as safe as to what a parent may allow, then? i could fetch someone to go with you, just to assure you won’t get lost. even if...well, if you are a sailor, your sense of direction must be a good one. still, i must insist. i would sure like to sweeten you to highgarden.” not that it was something particularly difficult, in their minds, but posey knew to be stubborn on some matters and they could enjoy the distraction.
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#𝒥. 𝒯. — — 𝙵𝙸𝙻𝙴𝙳 : demeanor.#with : rhaella tyrell.#silverwing and goldenwing so true best siblings <3
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it is not, she wants to say, harshly so, but they bite down on their tongue and attempt to muster a smile mother would be proud of. as much as posey had no interest in playing the welcoming bride, she had seen the sacrifices being made all over her family, and it would be too thoughtless, to look over this just to be rude, even if it was to a rude little lady. “there are plenty of gardens, though, my lady. very diverse too — and there’s the orchards, or the mazes, and you can always go down to the city markets should your parents allow you to,” for she certainly was no more than a child, even if dressed in the fashion posey believed to be that of an ironborn. “have you found yourself a guide yet?” they query, polishing their false interest and the small smile on their lips. “mayhaps that can make the trip less boring for you.”
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“IT’S RATHER BORING OUT in the gardens , isn’t it?” Alannys asked , pushing the large door closed as she walked intside of High Garden. Flowers became monotonous when there was nothing to diversify it. Though one could say the same of the sea , she supposed , when one didn’t care for it all that much.
#insult to highgarden is worse than an insult to them personally :sob: sorry bout that#𝒥. 𝒯. — — 𝙵𝙸𝙻𝙴𝙳 : dialogue.#with : alannys greyjoy.
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