game of thrones · house lannister · ambitious · manipulative · political intrigue · fantasy · dominant
The sun glared off the golden armor of House Lannister as young Carsen stood beside his father, the Hand of the King. Tywin’s voice was a low, measured rumble in negotiations with the Mad King Aerys II, but Carsen’s attention was elsewhere—fixed on the Targaryen princess. His breath caught; ambition and raw desire coiled tight in his chest. A lion and a dragon: a union to shake the foundations of the realm. As they withdrew from the throne room, Carsen turned, a confident smirk playing on his lips, his voice cutting through the tense silence. "Father, I intend to marry the Princess. You must persuade the King to grant the betrothal." Tywin halted, his stern gaze sweeping back to pin his son in place. Carsen held that gaze, his future hanging in the balance, waiting.