The Lion and the Warrior

Presents for All

Rhaella began wondering how she would top James's gift to her. His 15th name day was coming up in just a few days, and she was having trouble coming up with gift ideas for him.

"Lord Tyrion, I shall require your private counsel, if it please you my lord."

"Why, yes, princess. Shall we speak in the small counsel chambers?"

"Yes. Please."

Tyrion and Princess Rhaella walked in silence. He opened the door for her, and they sat at the table.

"Now, for what matter do you seek my wise counsel?" Tyrion smiled.

"Lord James."

"Your Grace, if my nephew has..."

"No, my Lord. It's not like that. You know him well and he would never offend me. He would never offend anyone. It's just that, his 15th name day is only a few days away. He bought my armor. I can't imagine anything as personal and wonderful as that."

"I see," Tyrion smiled, "Have you thought of anything at all?"

"Ser Jaime is the richest man in the kingdom. Making James the richest young man in the kingdom. I can't imagine what I could give him, that he doesn't already have or that he couldn't buy himself."

Oh I can imagine exactly what Lord James would want, I assure you, it is invaluable, Tyrion thought.

The Princess continued at full speed, "He has a horse, a beautiful sword, he just got fitted for his armor and I couldn't give him what he gave me anyway, he already has this fancy-amazing dagger and clothes is completely out of the question. Will you please help me?"

Tyrion looked at Rhaella's beautiful necklace. A dragon. "I have just the thing my princess. Will you trust me?"

"Yes, certainly. You've never let me down. James has never let me down either. He is so important to me, Lord Tyrion. This has to be the best gift."

"I must say, you are in rare form this morning."

"I'm sorry. I am a bit anxious."

"My nephew designed your armor himself, did he not?"

"He did."

"So, then, perhaps you can design something for him. Maybe a gold chain with a pendant to wear around his neck?"

"That's perfect! I can't design it myself, I can't draw like James; he is a great artist. He is the best at everything."

"Let's design it together. You tell me what you want it to look like, and I will draw it for you."

They sat together for hours and finally they were done.

"It's beautiful!"

"I believe Lord James will love it." Tyrion wanted to say, as much as he loves you. But he let it go.

"Thank you, Lord Tyrion. What do you think his parents will say?"

"I believe my brother and sister-in-law will be most pleased."

"I should show them before we have this made, don't you think?"

"That may be a good idea. I will let them know you wish to speak with them."

"Thank you again, my Lord."

"You are most welcome as always, my princess."

Rhaella admired the piece of parchment before her and couldn't wait to show Jaime and Brienne, however she was a bit nervous. She took a deep breath, rolled it into a scroll, tied a ribbon around it and took it to her room.