So, now that we are of one purpose, we ought have no more…
““So, now that we are of one purpose, we ought have no more secrets between us. You say Joffrey had Lord Eddard killed, Varys dismissed Ser Barristan, and Littlefinger gifted us with Lord Slynt. Who murdered Jon Arryn?” Cersei yanked her hand back. “How should I know?” “The grieving widow in the Eyrie seems to think it was me. Where did she come by that notion, I wonder?” “I’m sure I don’t know. That fool Eddard Stark accused me of the same thing. He hinted that Lord Arryn suspected or … well, believed …” “That you were fucking our sweet Jaime?” She slapped him. “Did you think I was as blind as Father?” Tyrion rubbed his cheek. “Who you lie with is no matter to me … although it doesn’t seem quite just that you should open your legs for one brother and not the other.” She slapped him. “Be gentle, Cersei, I’m only jesting with you. If truth be told, I’d sooner have a nice whore. I never understood what Jaime saw in you, apart from his own reflection.” She slapped him. His cheeks were red and burning, yet he smiled. “If you keep doing that, I may get angry.” That stayed her hand.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A tangled dialogue exposing mistrust, secrets, and power plays among political conspirators.
In simple terms: Complex intrigue and betrayal among nobles.
Key Takeaway
Beware of hidden motives in alliances.
Themes
politics
betrayal
secrets
power
gender dynamics
Mood
dark
tense
Type
literary
dramatic
When to use this quote
- royal court
- political negotiations
- family feuds
- strategic alliances
Key Concepts
court intrigue
manipulation
trust erosion
sexual politics
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives characters to conceal truth?
- How does power shape personal relationships?
A Different Perspective
The banter may obscure serious consequences of deceit.