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LOCATION: Renly’s quarters in King’s Landing, evening after the luncheon

As partial as Renly was to busy days full of festivities, there was something to be said of a quiet evening. There would be enough activity to keep him occupied, but there were only a few things, in his mind, that made the journey to King’s Landing a worthwhile endeavour.

Of course the company he had planned to keep was among the highest on that list, something he anticipated eagerly. When the knock at his door finally came, Renly glanced up from the cards laid out before him on the table, a smile spread across his face. “I was beginning to wonder what might be taking you so long,” he teased, warm. And then, with note of greater sincerity: “…Come here. I’ve missed you.”

Loras had never liked King’s Landing. The city was too loud, too busy for his taste, with nary a place to escape that felt welcoming to him. While Loras was charming, personable, even, he truly hated the court proceedings that accompanied his arrival to the capital. He played nice, behaved, acted according to his station, but the entire time, he’d been waiting for an opportunity to escape. Loras adored his family, truly, he did, but there was one person that had driven him forward on the journey there, one reason to truly be in King’s Landing, and it was not obligations to his House -- why would he care about a royal wedding, especially when he hoped to see the boy-king unthroned in the near future. 

That one person was waiting for him, undoubtedly, and after making excuse after excuse, Loras finally -- finally! -- freed himself from the prison that was the Red Keep’s banquet hall, winding his way through hall after hall until he found what he’d been looking for. Rapping his knuckles against the door, Loras stepped inside without delay, eager to see Renly once again - it had been far too long since they’d last met. “You know what these people are like,” he replied, rolling his eyes fondly as he closed the door behind him - this evening was for the two of them, not for any onlookers who happen to wander down the correct hall. Turning back to Renly was like seeing a night’s sky filled with stars after months of heavy rains. Like experiencing sunlight after months of only flickering candles to light your way. He was so beautiful. “I have missed you more than anything...” he murmured, crossing the room to Renly, eyes meeting eyes. Loras could stare at him for years and never grow bored. He supposed that the Baratheons got exactly what they’d wished for when Loras’ own House sent him to squire for Renly nearly two decades prior - undying loyalty in its purest form. Love. Loras would be a fool to not admit that to himself. It was love.

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º . ♔ ⸻ the capital of king’s landing welcomes LORAS of HOUSE TYRELL, the SER of HIGHGARDEN. news borne by a raven sends word that he bears a resemblance to ALI GOZUSIRIN. the TWENTY-SEVEN year old CIS MAN is reputed to be GRACIOUS and LOYAL, but with the eyes of court watching their every move, they might turn out to be SPOILED and IMPULSIVE. when songs are sung, their verses speak of IMPECCABLY POLISHED ARMOR (PERHAPS TOO ELEGANT, TOO EXTRAVAGANT, BUT WHO WOULD TELL HIM THAT?) ; THREE ROSES IN A FIELD OF GRASS, STRETCHING TOWARDS THE SUN, FOREVER UNTOUCHED ; A CHARMING GRIN ON HORSEBACK, SHARED WITH ALL, AND A SECOND, SOFTER SMILE, SHARED WITH ONE. whispers throughout the seven kingdoms claim that their allegiance lies with HOUSE TYRELL & RENLY BARATHEON, where they conspire to SHIFT THEIR GRANDMOTHER'S SUPPORT TO RENLY'S CAUSE. but in the end, fealty means little when you play the game of thrones.

hi all !! i’m s, and i write loras :) it’s my first time diving into the got rp scene in a while, so bear with me as i regain my footing, but i’m so excited to be here! my headcanons for loras are below the cut, i can’t wait to get writing with all of you!

as a child, after robert’s rebellion, loras was sent to squire for renly baratheon in the stormlands - while he hated the place, longing desperately for the warmth and sunshine of the reach, he found a distraction in lord renly himself. he would never admit it aloud, but loras would go anywhere (even to the depths of the north, though loras despises the cold) if it meant being at renly's side.

loras is incredibly fond of his siblings, despite the fact that he's closer to margaery's age than his elder brothers'. he would die for any of them, and he hopes that he's proven that, not only in word, but in action. he fears they may not feel the same way about renly's quest as he does, but he hopes that he'll be able to convince them as much as he hopes to convince his grandmother of renly's capabilities.

though loras' strength and prowess with a sword is something that's unquestionable, his book smarts are lacking. when he was being tutored as a child, he always wanted to get away, frequently sneaking off to find other things to do. he much preferred to be outside, running in the gardens or practicing swordsmanship. he was a troublesome child, but, in his mind, it wasn't as if he was going to be lord of highgarden at any point - willas was the one who needed to do well in tutoring; loras wasn't even the spare to the heir. he could handle his father's disapproval, but never his grandmother's, though - she was always the person he was trying to impress.

loras truly believes that renly would make a better king than stannis. he knows that stannis' claim is too strong for renly to pass it by without major repercussions, but stannis' personality is lacking, while renly is charismatic and charming, in loras' mind. he thinks renly would make a better king, and he would admit that (albeit only to renly and loras’ own inner circle) if asked.

loras genuinely believes that he is one of the best fighters that westeros has ever seen. he knows that his reputation precedes him, as well as the fact that some believe he's a better jouster than he is a fighter, but he knows better than to take those words to heart. he knows his worth, and he believes that anyone who doesn't see that worth will be proven wrong in due time. despite knowing his own worth, though, loras is reckless, and would never turn down a challenge. he knows that this could get him into trouble, but he hasn't yet found himself in a situation he couldn't get himself out of.

loras is wary of the whispers of a targaryen return to westeros. he knows of the history of his family intimately - the tyrells and the targaryens had always been closely intertwined. in fact, it was this intra-familial association that led to loras being sent to the stormlands to squire for renly, in an attempt to prove house tyrell's newfound loyalty to house baratheon after king robert ascended to the throne. his ancestors may consider him a traitor, but they are long dead, so he tries to pay that thought no mind. his devotion to renly is unshakable, and no targaryen from across the narrow sea could change that, even if those whispers about three dragons are true.

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