Neither man allowed a single emotion cross his face. However, Hannibal did allow a sense of fighting for Margaery cross his eyes for a brief moment. Just enough so that Oleanna would see a bit more spirit from him.
Roose spoke first. "I am not the first Lord to follow his King's command to lead a slaughter. I have never been beaten in battle. That is because I always align myself with the winning side. I believe a new alliance with House Tyrell will be equally beneficial. The Dreadfort and Highgarden represent two strong houses on either side of the crown to assist." He said.
Hannibal nodded before speaking again. "Do you honestly think there is a better match to give your Granddaughter a crown? Would you trust the inbred lions who hide behind their gold and their army? Or perhaps the poisonous snakes from the south who would as soon kiss you with poison as shake your hand? I have heard there may still be a male heir from the Ironborn. Perhaps a life at sea for your Granddaughter?" He asked. "You may not agree with the history of my house. However, we do not hide behind gold or flowers. Our true nature is plainly visible to the world. My house has survived and risen slowly and steadily through time. There is only so much further my house can rise, and I fully intend to reach that in my lifetime." He said.
He allowed honesty and passion to show in his eyes as he spoke directly to the Queen of Thorns. However, his voice and facial expressions remained neutral. It was a silent conversation with Olenna to assure her that he might have some similarities to his father, but he was also different.
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Roose spoke first. "I am not the first Lord to follow his King's command to lead a slaughter. I have never been beaten in battle. That is because I always align myself with the winning side. I believe a new alliance with House Tyrell will be equally beneficial. The Dreadfort and Highgarden represent two strong houses on either side of the crown to assist." He said.
Hannibal nodded before speaking again. "Do you honestly think there is a better match to give your Granddaughter a crown? Would you trust the inbred lions who hide behind their gold and their army? Or perhaps the poisonous snakes from the south who would as soon kiss you with poison as shake your hand? I have heard there may still be a male heir from the Ironborn. Perhaps a life at sea for your Granddaughter?" He asked. "You may not agree with the history of my house. However, we do not hide behind gold or flowers. Our true nature is plainly visible to the world. My house has survived and risen slowly and steadily through time. There is only so much further my house can rise, and I fully intend to reach that in my lifetime." He said.
He allowed honesty and passion to show in his eyes as he spoke directly to the Queen of Thorns. However, his voice and facial expressions remained neutral. It was a silent conversation with Olenna to assure her that he might have some similarities to his father, but he was also different.