You wanted to speak to me?
Yes, about Jaime.
What about him?
I wanted to make sure we're doing whatever we can to get him back.
When Catelyn Stark took Tyrion prisoner, what did I do in response?
You started a war.
And if I would start a war for that lecherous little stump, what do you think I am doing for my eldest son and heir?
Whatever you can.
Whatever I can.
[He puts a seal on the letter, pushes it aside, and starts working on another letter.]
You're still here.
Yes.
Why?
Did it ever occur to you that I might be the one who deserves your confidence and your trust, not your sons? Not Jaime or Tyrion, but me? Years and years of lectures on family and legacy, same lecture, really, just with tiny, tedious variations. Did it ever occur to you that your daughter might be the only one listening to them, living by them? That she might have the most to contribute to your legacy that you love so much more than your actual children?
[Tywin finishes his letter, and looks over his daughter with his hands folded.]
All right. Contribute.
The Tyrells are a problem.
The Tyrells helped us defeat Stannis Baratheon. The Tyrells helped save your life, and your children's lives.
Margaery has her claws into Joffrey. She knows how to manipulate him.
Good. I wish you knew how to manipulate him. I don't distrust you because you're a woman. I distrust you because you're not as smart as you think you are. You've allowed that boy to ride roughshod over you and everyone else in this city.
Perhaps you should try stopping him from doing what he likes.
I will.
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