Friendly reminder that in an excerpt from ‘The Winds of Winter’ Stannis tells his knights that if he should fall they must do all in their power to seat Shireen on the Iron Throne
but really I was like oh what’s so bad about this scene it seems just—
and then Stannis said “I want you”.
And I was like…
Mel was totes IC though that was nice.
But those THREE FUCKING WORDS.
game of thrones meme: eight
friendships and/orotps [4/8] → melisandre & stannis“It’s as they say. This is his true queen.”
#why stephen dillane is the perfect stannis baratheon #he grinds his teeth (and other frustrated jaw actions) #so subtly you wouldn’t notice unless you’re watching him carefully #his attention to detail is insane #should win an emmy
Look don’t ask me how but I ended up at this gifset again and realised I never reblogged/favourited it so I’m doing it now FOR POSTERITY SHUT UP
For the sake of the mother who bore us, I will give you this one night to reconsider. Strike your banners, come to me before dawn, and I will grant you your old seat in the council. I’ll even name you my heir until a son is born to me. Otherwise I shall destroy you.
