Tyrion Lannister

"It's going good, actually. The higher pay is a major plus for them."

"I can imagine. With the conditions and everything they've had to endure, it's a wonder there hasn't been an uprising before now."

Tyrion

"They're happy to be working, they haven't been hard to get along with. I wish our fugitives would have held out for a little longer then they wouldn't be in serious hot water right now."

"I can't blame them for leaving though. You've seen the reports. You know what they endured before they left."

"That's very true, they went through a lot. Maybe we can talk father out of killing some of them."

"He despises rapists. I think that could actually go in their favor, considering what happened to some of them."

"So do I. I read the mother of the Jacob's brothers was actually killed by Peacekeepers when they were very young."

"A lot of the women have illegitimate children by Peacekeepers also."

"It's terrible, maybe we could find something useful for them to do when we bring them back. But...he'll probably be pretty keen on the whole example thing."

"Isn't he always?"

"True enough..." I sighed.

I sighed and pushed the papers back. "I think this has been enough bull shit for one night. Do you have time to join me for a drink before your date?"

I smiled "Yes, I have the time."

I smiled and pushed myself out of my chair, going over to my bar and pouring us both our usuals. "So tell me why you're interested in this girl."

"Just something about her, that and she's beautiful."

"Well I hope everything goes well for you. She is someone that Father would actually approve of."

"True enough. She seemed very smart and caring too. They all did but she seemed to care the most."

"That she did. She seems like one that isn't in her position for the perks and the money. She genuinely cares about the people she is in charge of. That is rare around here." 

"That's what I was thinking too." I took a drink and let it roll down my throat "I was surprised when she agreed to see me. I seen the way she was studying Father."

"As did I. She didn't seem to like him much did she."

"No, she didn't. That could be a problem I suppose."

"Maybe, maybe not. Just depends on how things go tonight I guess. She is a member of the council, she has to deal with him regardless whether she likes him or not."

"I don't think any of them were too fond of him but they'll get used to it with time."

"Are you sure about that? He's more of an... acquired taste that not everyone acquires, if you know what I mean."

"I'm just trying to be optimistic, honestly. I think he often forgets that he used to be in their shoes, he really should get off the power trip."