The meeting between Lord Varys and Lady Olenna Tyrell takes place in the seaside palace gardens of King’s Landing, where the two master tacticians form an unacknowledged alliance to control the fate of Sansa Stark.
The Scene Breakdown
Countering Baelish's Ambition
Characterizing Littlefinger as a man who would "see this country burn if he could be king of the ashes," Varys convinces Olenna that Baelish must be undermined for the safety of the realm.
Recognizing Sansa as the key to securing northern allegiance, Olenna quickly catches onto Varys' subtle proposal, setting in motion a Tyrell scheme to wed Sansa to Loras before Littlefinger can claim her.
Earlier: Sansa Reveals the Truth About Joffrey Scene Record
Following Sansa's shocking confession about Joffrey, the Tyrells take steps to protect her.
Later: Margaery Proposes a Highgarden Match Scene Record
See how Margaery puts this garden conspiracy into motion.
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