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Don't talk shit in my house.

I received a business call while in your house. What you overheard was strictly professional language.

I wasn't taking offence at the language. That business, however, would be best conducted within the privacy of your own four walls.

[The smile widens as his eyes narrow.]

But that wasn't an accident, of course, was it?

No, it wasn't.

I don't think it's worthwhile to keep certain information from you. I'm completely unconcerned about what you'd do if you knew it.

I'm not sure 'unconcerned' is the right choice of words.

Indifferent, then.

The business matter was of no interest to you.

That's neither here nor there. I'd rather not be considered complicit in your business dealings. Everybody accuses us of being Mafia but you Lannisters are much much worse. We'd never recover from it.

I don't believe everything everybody says, and neither should you.

My late wife was close friends with your mother. The association between our families was not my mistake, or yours—but it was a mistake.

If you like, I'll correct it.

The Lady Joanna was a wise woman, held in high regard at our home always.

But we have become such good friends, being open with our business dealings, fostering each other's children etc. Your sons and daughters could have learned happiness in Dorne. Your granddaughter certainly has.

So you say, after slighting Lannister business practices.

You would never threaten us with my granddaughter's unhappiness, I'm sure. That wouldn't be in your nature.

Not in my nature? Why, have you been 'looking into' me?

But you are right. We don't make a habit of threatening children or women. That is a custom which is only found in this part of the world.

I didn't need to 'look'. You don't make a secret of your principles.

And I shouldn't have to tell you how resilient children and women can be.

[A moment of silence passes between them, latent violence humming under Oberyn's skin, threatening to break through the mild smile.]

That they can be doesn't mean they have to be.

[Not today, then. Not under this, his very own, roof.]

My brother should be arriving shortly. Another drink perhaps to pass the time?

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