[ push and pull, or pulling in different directions; aemond resists at first, because he is a prince of the realm and he doesn't kneel. he doesn't yield. he doesn't come when beckoned, he is not hailed like some common man.
but he called upon strickland for a favour, and favours are owed. debts needs repayment, as so often the lannister's other words go. always pay your debts.
so he follows the pull of pierce's hand, braces his weight on knees rested on either side of pierce's thighs.]
You will keep your word. For my mother.
[ he demands, but words sound like questions to his ears. ]
no subject
Within reason, of course. ( his voice, light and humorous. ) I would never treat you like a toy.
( a quiet beat, an almost boyish smileβ ) But I do want to play with you.
no subject
but he called upon strickland for a favour, and favours are owed. debts needs repayment, as so often the lannister's other words go. always pay your debts.
so he follows the pull of pierce's hand, braces his weight on knees rested on either side of pierce's thighs. ]
You will keep your word. For my mother.
[ he demands, but words sound like questions to his ears. ]