Correlation is not precisely causation. I cannot be entirely to blame for a former friend's poor fortune, can I? Though if fortune favors those who do remain my friend, then perhaps that should be a thing to bear in mind in the future.
[ Lannisters always pay their debts and Baelishes always seem to be tied to the fortune of others. So they are pretty well locked into this relationship with a mutual understanding. What pals they are! ]
But I shall await your requests otherwise, Ser Jaime. As your friend. Is there anything else you may need at the moment?
[For now, with no illusions that the same brevity could turn back on him as well. So long as he's useful and so long as wolves and dragons are in bed together, their fortunes must align similarly out of preservation.
For now.]
I need a bath, but I'll ask that you not be involved in that. [No matter how awkward it is to bathe with one hand.] Thank you for hearing out my grievances, Lord Baelish. I'll see you in your city very soon.
no subject
[ Lannisters always pay their debts and Baelishes always seem to be tied to the fortune of others. So they are pretty well locked into this relationship with a mutual understanding. What pals they are! ]
But I shall await your requests otherwise, Ser Jaime. As your friend. Is there anything else you may need at the moment?
no subject
[For now, with no illusions that the same brevity could turn back on him as well. So long as he's useful and so long as wolves and dragons are in bed together, their fortunes must align similarly out of preservation.
For now.]
I need a bath, but I'll ask that you not be involved in that. [No matter how awkward it is to bathe with one hand.] Thank you for hearing out my grievances, Lord Baelish. I'll see you in your city very soon.