A Game of Thrones-Chapter 9

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Tyrion I
A Game of Thrones chapter
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POV Tyrion
Place Winterfell
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Chapter chronology (All)
Bran II  ← Tyrion I →  Jon II

Tyrion II

Tyrion meets up with his nephew Joffrey and insists his nephew pay his sympathies to the Starks before joining his brother and sister for breakfast with news that Bran Stark will probably survive.

Synopsis

Tyrion has been reading all night in Winterfell's library when he hears a wolf howl. He gives up on reading, noticing that it's near dawn and that Septon Chayle is asleep. Tyrion wakes him up and goes out to break his fast. As he leaves he hears the Hound complaining about how long Bran is taking to die. Joffrey states that at least Bran is dying quietly, but the wolf's howling is disturbing his sleep. The Hound offers to go kill it, which Joffrey finds amusing, believing the Starks would not notice it missing. Tyrion notes that the Starks can count past six, unlike some princes.

The Hound uses the remark as an excuse to make fun of Tyrion's height. Tyrion brushes the comment off before advising Joffrey to pay a visit to the Starks to offer his sympathies. When Joffrey asks what good it would do, Tyrion tells him that his absence has been noted. Joffrey continues to refuse, and Tyrion proceeds to browbeat him to the edge of tears until the boy acquiesces. The Hound, looming over Tyrion, warns him that the prince will not soon forget. Tyrion respond that he hopes not and that the Hound should be a good dog and remind him if he does.

Tyrion then seeks out his brother and sister in the morning room of the guest house having breakfast. He asks if King Robert is still in bed and Cersei disdainfully explains that Robert has been up all night with Lord Eddard and has taken the Stark's sorrow deeply to heart. When Jaime adds that Robert has a big heart, Tyrion remembers that Jaime is the only person who has ever shown Tyrion the smallest amount of affection or respect, and Tyrion was willing to forgive him most anything.

As Tyrion orders breakfast, Prince Tommen asks after Bran, and says he doesn't want him to die. Jaime comments on the name "Brandon" being unlucky, but Tyrion states this may not be the case, explaining that the Maester thinks that since Bran hasn't died yet, he may recover. As he speaks Tyrion catches the significant glance between Jaime and Cersei. Cersei immediately insists it is no mercy for Bran to live, and when [Myrcella Baratheon|Myrcella]] asks if Bran will be alright, Tyrion replies that Bran will never walk again.

Tyrion continues on to say that the wolf's attention howling outside his window may be contributing to Bran's survival. When the window is closed Bran gets weaker, but his heart strengthens again when it is open. Cersei insists the wolves disturb her and are dangerous, but Jaime tells her the girls' wolves will doubtless follow them to King's Landing.

Tyrion then reveals to his family that he intends to visit the Wall before returning south. Jaime jokes that he hopes Tyrion will not take the black, but Tyrion quips back that if he did the whores would go begging. Cersei leaves abruptly with her children, insisting they shouldn't hear such filth, while Jaime wonders if Eddard will leave Winterfell with Bran ill. Tyrion states that King Robert will make the choice for Eddard.

Jaime states that if he were Eddard he would end Bran's torment and save him from being a cripple. Tyrion, himself less than able-bodied, advises Jaime not to say as much to Eddard before wondering out loud what tale Bran might tell if he wakes up. Jaime is not amused and wonders aloud about Tyrion's loyalty. Tyrion insists that Jaime knows how much he loves his family.

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