Lady Olenna was saying her goodbyes before departing. The Tyrell family were all present including Mace who seemed relieved that his mother was leaving.
"Goodbye grandmother" Dove said she was the last to say goodbye.
"Goodbye my dear" Lady Olenna said sadly tucking a lock of Dove's hair behind her ear.
Dove flung herself at Lady Olenna and hugged her tightly; Lady Olenna laughed and patted her back reassuringly.
"I'm going to miss you" Dove breathed squeezing her eyes closed so she wouldn't cry
"I know and I will miss you" Lady Olenna replied kindly "Now no tears, remember you're my granddaughter and you're stronger and smarter than most here, use that to your advantage"
Dove pulled away and blinked back the tears smiling weakly.
"And take care of Margaery for me; being Queen is a dangerous occupation" Lady Olenna smiled
"My lady we are ready to depart" A servant interrupted
"Oh joy, well goodbye everyone" Lady Olenna waved half-heartedly as Tywin appeared at Dove's side "Ah Lord Tywin I wanted to speak with you, walk with me" Olenna commanded
Tywin looked at Dove who shrugged at him.
Tywin walked away from the Tyrell's with Lady Olenna who looked at him calculatingly.
"I'm glad everything worked out as we wished" Lord Tywin said breaking the silence
"Yes and my granddaughter certainly sweetened the deal" Lady Olenna said sarcastically before rounding on Tywin
"Now I don't care how well protected you think you are but I can assure you one thing Tywin, if I hear you hurt my granddaughter you will not live to see another sunrise. The girl has endured enough pain from you men already"
"I won't hurt her" Tywin stated looking at the Queen of Thorns quite impressed that she threatened him.
"Hmm I don't think you will intentionally, however it surprised me how ready you were to marry her, after all everyone knows how much you loved your dear departed Joanna" Lady Olenna paused "Then you intend to make Loras Kingsguard and the marriage made sense, it will mean you will have Highgarden if anything should happen to Mace, how fortunate for you"
"It was Dove's idea to make Loras Kingsguard" Tywin informed her curtly
"Yes but you wouldn't agree if it didn't work to your advantage" Lady Olenna sighed before continuing "Oh well at least my great grandchildren will be rich with the combined wealth of Highgarden and Casterly Rock"
"Indeed" Tywin smirked as they reached the wheelhouse
"Well goodbye Lord Tywin, it has been a pleasure doing business with you. Although the pleasure has been mainly yours, take care of my granddaughter" Lady Olenna said climbing the wheelhouse steps.
"I will goodbye Lady Olenna" Tywin said
Lady Olenna turned and looked back at her grandchildren. Loras was a good warrior who would try and protect his sisters no matter what and be a famous member of the Kingsguard. Margaery would be a good Queen and be adored by the people if she played the game well.
But when Olenna looked at Dove she felt sadness wash over her, Olenna wasn't sure what would happen to Dove. She knew Dove would be a good wife, an intelligent player in the game of thrones, but she feared that this would be the last time she saw her favourite grandchild.
Tywin returned to Dove who was hugging Margaery clearly trying not to cry as the wheelhouse departed. Dove pulled away from Margaery when Tywin approached, Margaery wiped away her tears.
"Dove" Tywin said gently and offered her his arm
Dove took it and smiled at Tywin, thankful that he was being so gentle with her.
"Will you dine with me?" Tywin asked knowing that if Lady Olenna was still here Dove would be dining with her instead, it had become a ritual of theirs.
"So formal Tywin, of course I will" Dove smiled as they walked away from the others. As they distanced themselves Dove rested her head against Tywin's shoulder.
"Are you well?" Tywin asked unsure of Dove's gesture, it was not like her to be so soft-hearted in public.
"I'm sad Tywin that is all" Dove sighed as single tear ran down her cheek.
Dove was sat opposite Tywin as the meal was served.
It was mouth-wateringly delicious chunks of beef, covered in an Arbor wine sauce. At the side there was an array of vegetables and fresh breads, and a servant set down a large jug of sweet plum wine.
"This looks delicious" Dove smiled
Tywin's mouth twitched upwards as a servant went to offer him the accompanying vegetables.
"No don't" Dove instructed and the servant froze "I'll serve my husband" Dove said mischievously
She stood up and shooed the servants away, they scattered instantly casting curious looks over their shoulders in the process.
Dove stood beside Tywin and curtsied.
"What would milord like?" Dove said teasingly
Tywin raised an eyebrow at Dove and looked at her slightly amused; he rather liked it when she was playful. Dove picked up the first dish and offered it to Tywin. He nodded and she piled vegetables onto his plate.
Dove set the dish down and picked up the bread basket "Fresh bread milord?" Again Tywin nodded and Dove placed a roll on the small plate beside his cutlery.
"Wine milord?" Dove asked and once more Tywin simply nodded trying not to laugh at her imitation of a low born. In his opinion Dove couldn't pass for low born even if she tried.
Dove poured the wine but as Tywin went to pick it up, Dove seized his wine cup. Tywin looked unamused at Dove as she sipped his wine, her eyes fixing into Tywin's playfully.
"Oh an excellent vintage" She teased
"Dove" Tywin said sternly
Dove went to give him it back but snatched it away again just as the cup brushed Tywin's fingers. She brought it to her lips again her green eyes twinkling mischievously.
Tywin seized Dove around the middle and pulled her closer to him. Dove squealed as the wine sloshed over the rim of the cup nearly staining her dress.
"Give me the wine" Tywin growled but unthreateningly at Dove
Dove held the cup out for him and Tywin removed one of his hands as he seized the cup. Dove pushed her hips firmer against his remaining hand and Tywin watched her amused as she battered her eyelashes at him.
"You're feeling flirtatious" Tywin smirked
"Why wouldn't I be? I enjoy flirting with you" Dove teased
"Go eat your food" Tywin chuckled releasing her.
Dove nodded and returned to her seat.
"Will you miss your grandmother?" Tywin asked her
"Of course we are very close" Dove replied before placing a piece of beef in her mouth, it fell apart in her mouth and she immediately went to eat another piece.
"Yes well perhaps when you have my child in you, I will allow you to return to Highgarden for a month or so" Tywin stated
"Truly?" Dove asked excitedly
"Yes and then you will travel to Casterly Rock for the birth" Tywin instructed and took a sip of his wine.
"Is it as beautiful as everyone says?" Dove asked
"You can be the judge of that when you see it" Tywin said simply
"I look forward to it" Dove grinned
Tywin and Dove finished their meal in a comfortable silence. The servants came in and cleared away the plates before returning with the sweets.
A servant set honey cakes before Dove and she smiled.
"My grandmother always brought me a honey cake when I was sad; she knew they were my favourite" Dove sighed and picked one up "They're were our secret"
"You seem a very affectionate family, besides your relationship with your father" Tywin stated wanting more information on the relationships between the Tyrell's, after all they were the Lannister's only real rivals.
"We are, in the end though who can you trust beside your own family? A family should work together and any disputes should be settled soon so they don't fester and eventually tear the family apart" Dove stated
"Wise sentiments" Tywin replied slightly impressed
"Margaery and I have had our disputes over the years but we always resolved them in the end. Now we are closer than we ever were as children" Dove smiled at him.
"Why then did you remain at Highgarden when Margaery travelled to the capital, considering this closeness?" Tywin asked rather sarcastically
Dove's face fell slightly as she recalled the arguments she and Margaery had about this subject.
"We argued about it for days but in the end I refused to come with her" Dove said simply
"What did you argue about?" Tywin asked although knowing that Dove would have most likely implored Margaery not to come to Kings Landing, aware of the danger Margery could get into.
"That is a secret" Dove replied playfully
"A man and wife shouldn't have secrets" Tywin stated smugly before taking a long drink of his wine.
"Well if that is the case Lord Tywin, please tell me one of your secrets" Dove said biting her lip
Tywin regarded Dove amused and shook his head at her.
"Be careful Dove"
"Be careful yourself Tywin, we both have horrible secrets that is why they are secrets" Dove said dramatically and made her way over to Tywin.
"I like you in Lannister colours" Tywin said regarding her crimson and gold Highgarden dress as Dove refilled Tywin's wine cup.
"I always liked crimson; at Highgarden the gardeners grew crimson roses especially for me. They are my favourite roses" Dove smiled at Tywin and set down the jug of wine.
"How Tyrell of you" Tywin said harshly
"Well I am a Tyrell" Dove pouted
"No you're a Lannister now" Tywin growled and pulled Dove so she sat on his knee.
"Oh I had quite forgotten" Dove breathed innocently
"Well I think it is my duty to remind you then" Tywin smirked and Dove brought her lips to his.