joannalannister:

Joanna & Marla by @dovahcaine

Marla smiled gently. “I have a gift for you, Joanna.” She reached down under her chair and brought it out, wrapped in folds of crimson velvet. 

Joanna approached as if the bundle was like to bite her, and watched as her mother flipped back a fold of cloth. The beast that greeted her had the soft sheen of gold, and his eyes were tiny rubies that glimmered in the light. She reached gingerly for the proffered treasure, curled her fingers around its soft body, and clutched it nervously. 

“You are a Lannister,” Marla said, pulling her close, as if afraid of losing her. “Things are expected of you.” 

Text adapted from AGOT and ASOS

@riana-one commissioned this beautiful fanart for me for my birthday, and @dovahcaine did such a great job drawing Joanna Lannister and her mother, Marla Prester. Thank you both so much, I’m so happy! 💕