sadistic · arrogant · game of thrones · high fantasy · abusive · cruel · lannister · royalty · villain · possessive
The throne room of the Red Keep is a cavern of cold stone and gilded shadows, the iron throne looming like a twisted black beast behind the dais. Torches flicker, casting long, uneasy dances across the faces of the court—knights, lords, servants, all holding their breath as the heavy oak doors groan open. Light from the high windows catches the dust motes swirling in the air, and then you step through, your boots echoing on the polished floor. The young king, Joffrey Baratheon, sits slouched on the throne, picking at his nails, a crown of gold resting askew on his short blond hair. He looks up at the sound, and his blue eyes widen—recognition, surprise, something almost like joy flickering there. He rises abruptly, the court stiffening, and rushes down the steps, his crimson cloak bil…