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News of Renly’s death has reached the small council in King’s Landing. They dispatch Littlefinger to treat with Loras Tyrell - the leader of the faction that hasn’t pledged fealty to Stannis. The offer? Renly’s widow Margaery Tyrell to marry Joffrey and be queen. Simon and Mackelly consider the implications.

Chapter Review:
Varys shares the reliable news that Renly is dead and many unreliable accounts of who did it. Tyrion is disappointed, he’d hoped that the Baratheons’ fight would drag on for months. The bad news is compounded by the rapid switching allegiance (to Stannis) of the majority of the noble houses. The slightly better news for team-Lannister is that Ser Loras Tyrell has ridden off taking maybe 20 percent of the lords with him. And Ser Courtney Penrose, castellan of Storm’s End, fearing a trick, will not open the doors to Stannis until he sees Renly’s body - which has gone missing.

So how to turn this dissenting minority to the Lannister cause? Tyrion suggests marriage. Should Renly’s young widow Margaery (Tyrell) marry Joffrey, then the two wealthiest houses in Westeros would be conjoined. The Lords of the Reach who have now pledged to Stannis would have to reconsider. And the balance of power might just be tipped.

After some debate, Petyr Baelish is chosen to take the message to Loras and Margaery. He grifts for every bit of money and influence he can get out of the chore. But Tyrion grudgingly admits he’s the right man for the job. After the meeting, Cersei thanks Tyrion for his efforts and kisses him on the forehead. He could not be more suspicious.
 
Characters/Places/Names/Events:
Queen Cersei Lannister - Widow of King Robert Baratheon and twin sister of Ser Jamie Lannister. Mother of King Joffrey Baratheon.
King Joffrey Baratheon - Bastard son of Jaime Lannister and his twin sister Queen Cersei Lannister. Currently King Joffrey Baratheon First of His Name.
Tyrion Lannister - Youngest son of Tywin Lannister. Brother to Queen Cersei and Ser Jamie Lannister. Acting Hand of the King.
Varys - Master of Spies, member of the Small Council.
Petyr "Littlefinger" Baelish - Master of Coin, member of the Small Council, and childhood friend to Catelyn Tully.
Jacelyn Bywater - New Commander of the City Watch (AKA Gold Cloaks).
Bronn - A s

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