#asoiaf preference

[letsasoiaftogether]

Preference...

...their reaction to you giving birth to twin boys (when the characters already love the reader very much).

(I rambled? sorry not sorry lmao hope it’s what you wanted!)

(GIFS ARENT MINE)

Pt 2

Tywin Lannister

Haunted by the death of Joanna, Lord Tywin Lannister would be VERY cautious and protective of you throughout your entire pregnancy. When the time came for you to go to the birthing bed, Tywin is right there beside you refusing to wait in the hall as he had done with his elder three children. Your hand gripped tightly in his own, his entire focus is on the bed between your legs - watching for any excessive amount of bleeding (as his beloved first wife had suffered from). Tywin would whisper words of encouragement and praise if the labor persisted for more than a few hours, reminding you that you’re a lioness. When the first babe comes and the Maester announces it’s a boy, Tywin doesn’t even try to hide his smirk and leans over to kiss your lips - thanking you low enough for only you to hear - and then he gets the surprise of his life when he’s told there’s another. Several moments later and both of you are holding a baby each, the Lord of Casterly Rock staring down with barely hidden shock at the baby boy in his arms. Twins. Twin boys. Not one heir. But two.

“I knew you wouldn’t disappoint me.” It’s the closest thing to praise he could give to you in that moment as he kissed your lips once more, his smile softening into a deep fondness he had only shared for one other before you but which was just as strong for you as it had been for her.

Roose Bolton

Lord Roose Bolton wasn’t troubled by the fact his previous wife had died in childhood. It happened all over the world and Roose had never seen a reason to fret over it. And then he married you and he fell for you. The news of you being pregnant was a joyous occasion even if he constantly teased you about how infant sons could be the death of a House. Roose would be very hands on during the delivery, helping his Maester in any way possible to ensure you safely through it. He knew that he cared deeply for you, but it still surprised him at how concerned he was for you. He wasn’t really the type to show emotions so openly. When the first boy was born, Roose took the babe and cleaned it himself. He counted fingers and toes and wrapped it in one of the blankets you had knitted. And then he heard the Maester mention a second baby and Roose turned, eyes wide ever so slightly as he watched you bolt up in bed, screaming. Moments later a second wailing filled the room. Twins? You had given him twins? Roose couldn’t remember if there had ever been twins in the Bolton family.

“Both boys, My Lord.” the Maester’s words barely registered as Roose crossed the room and gently handed the already cleaned babe over to you, and then he took the second, staring down at him with a smirk.

Roose cleaned the second as he had the first and wrapped him in a blanket to keep him warm, and then he joined his wife on the bed as the Maester cleaned you up. “Twin boys. You’ve outdone yourself.” he murmured, kissing your forehead. He was definitely proud of you (and proud of himself for his choice in wife).

Stannis Baratheon

Lord Stannis Baratheon had loved you from the moment you married. Despite being awkward around women, he had done his best to show you his feelings (often through gifts like he had seen his Father do for his Mother). Early in your marriage, he had hopes for a handful of children. A son, a few spares, and a daughter or two if the gods he didn’t believe in deemed him worthy. When Shireen was all who came, Stannis was annoyed but he loved his daughter and not having a son never diminished his love for you. And then you approached him and told him the news. That you were with child again, six years after the birth of Shireen. Stannis barely hid his smile at the news. Your pregnancy was a healthy one and there were no concerns about the labor. Stannis remained in the hall (with a very curious Shireen) as you went to the birthing bed (if he paced the hall, he and his guards would never admit it). No news was told to him until your chambers had gone completely quiet, and then the door opened slowly and the Maester stepped out with a wide smile on his lips.

“Twin boys, My Lord. Healthy and very loud.”

Stannis was already moving past him, Shireen still in his arms, as he made a beeline for the bed where you laid, two bundles in your arms.

“Your heir and spare, Husband.” you teased, smiling tiredly up at him

He captured your lips in a rare display of affection before returning his gaze to the babes, “I knew you would perform exceptionally.” He remarked, pride lacing every syllable. 

[letsasoiaftogether]

Preference..

...reaction to having twin sons born (when the characters already really love their partner)

(Hope y’all like it!)

Pt 1

Ramsay Bolton

His attitude when you announce your pregnancy surprises everyone (except for you). Many expect him to be upset, to be jealous that soon there would be someone else who would need a great deal of your attention, but everyone soon discovered that Ramsay actually enjoyed the idea of you being pregnant with his child (for the most part, it was entirely from that part of Ramsay that loved having new ways to display that he owned you and that no one else could ever have you). Ramsay has always been possessive of you and heavy handed in his control of what you do/who you’re around, but he gets worse for those nine months. You don’t really mind. He takes control of many things that exhaust you, so you don’t complain. Ramsay boasts loudly to anyone and everyone how he’s going to have a son, an heir to continue House Bolton. The night you go into labor Ramsay is out hunting, someone goes to get him as you scream from your birthing bed. Time passes quickly for both of you and by the time Ramsay is found and brought back, you’ve already birthed one son. Ramsay steps into the room, eyes wide and crazed just as you gave a last push and your second son was born.

“Two? Twins?” Ramsay laughs, moving toward the foot of the bed. He looks from his sons to you, smirking wider than you’d ever seen. “Two sons, Y/n. You really are the perfect little wife.”

Oberyn Martell 

After 8 daughters, the last thing the Viper expected when the two of you discovered you were with child was to be made the father to a son. Your entire pregnancy he boasted about having another daughter and had the top seamstresses in Dorne and across the Narrow Sea working on baby clothes and a baby blanket for your child (just as he had done for his daughters with Ellaria/he had known had been conceived before they were born). There’s very little fear in him throughout your pregnancy; you’re healthy and Sunspear’s Maester is more than capable (along with Oberyn and Ellaria, as well). Throughout your labor, Oberyn is at your side softly coaching you through it all. And then the Maester announces that your child is breeching and both you and Oberyn are laughing and then waiting with held breath as you give one last push. The wails of your child bring tears to both of your eyes, but it’s only momentary as the Maester announces a second. Everything happens too quickly for either of you to be surprised that you’ve had twins. Oberyn helped the Maester clean you up as the midwives and wetnurse took the babies to clean them.

“Boys, My Prince.” the wetnurse whispered as she approached, one baby in each arm.

“Boys? Both?” Oberyn’s eyes are wide with surprise and wonder as the Maester takes one son, handing him to you, and the wetnurse hands the second to the Prince. “I have a son? Wha-what am I to do with sons?” He’s only half joking when he asks it.

Jaime Lannister

He never expected to have any more children. To be honest he was pretty certain he didn’t want anymore after the first three, and then he met you and your relationship went by so quickly. That first meeting, the short betrothal, the marriage, and then barely a year later you were in labor for your first child. Jaime remained out in the hall as you birthed your child, having nearly passed out five minutes into the whole ordeal when he heard your first scream of pain. He paced the hallway, ignoring the amused look Tyrion and Brienne gave their brother/friend (respectfully lol). While you birthed your child, Jaime went through the stages of self hatred going from thinking he had made a mistake, that he didn’t deserve you let alone to be a father, to going through the thought of how he had paid his dues and made up for all the shitty things he had done. And then that wail from your child’s lungs met his ears and he froze, gaze locked on the closed door of your chambers. The clock ticked slowly and nearly ten minutes later, the door opened to reveal the Maester who smiled tiredly at Jaime.

“Twins. Boys.”

Jaime was already past him, not bothering to listen to his words. He was at the bed, kissing you sweetly and making sure you were alright above everything else. His gaze falls on the babes, silent tears slipping down his cheeks.

“Sons...” May they live a better life than their older brothers.

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Preference...

...their reaction to being in love with their sister (who returned their love)

Ramsay Bolton - If he fell in love with his sister, he wouldn’t let anyone around you. He’d even help you dress so no one could see what was meant to be his. If you returned his feelings, he’d smirk proudly and swear that nothing and no one could keep you apart.

Viserys Targaryen - If he fell in love with his sister, he’d be a little surprised. Yes, he believes in the Targaryen tradition of marrying brother to sister, but he had never imagined that you would share his feelings and the fact that you had known about your feelings for him before he had known about his own...he’d be gentle as he pulled you close and kissed you, marking you as his own. The two of you would marry asap.

Joffrey Baratheon - If he fell in love with his sister, he would definitely be amused and use it as a way to further mock his mother over Cersei’s affair with Jaime. Joffrey would probably say that it was meant to be since his parents had also been siblings. If you returned his feelings, it would only further his amusement and delight. He would definitely be protective and possessive of you.

Euron Greyjoy - If he fell in love with his sister, he would definitely make a joke out of it for a few days until it hit him that he really, truly had feelings for you. Then he would grow quiet and possessive. If the gods saw fit to give him these feelings, than he wasn’t going to shy away from them. If you returned his feelings, he would laugh and make sure you were always at his side boasting about how you’d take over the world together.

Rhaegar Targaryen - If he had a sister to fall in love with, it wouldn’t be a surprise to him. He’d welcome it as a part of tradition. He wouldn’t try to hide it, telling you and your parents immediately. When you returned his love, he would almost be surprised. He hadn’t expected you to, not after the two of you had grown up watching the Queen’s pain at the hands of the King. Still, he wouldn’t turn you away and would love you fiercely. 

[letsasoiaftogether]

Preference...

...reaction to having twin sons born (when the characters already really love their partner)

(Hope y’all enjoy! GIFS aren’t mine!)

Pt 1 2

Tyrion Lannister

Tyrion had never imagined that he would become a father. Sure, he had thought about it in his moments of dark thoughts, of how he would be a much better father than his own. Still, that didn’t stop the level of dread and surprise he felt when you informed him that you were with child. As clueless as he was, Tyrion was at your side for every part of the pregnancy and when you went into labor nothing short of being carried from the room would have taken him from your side. He barely hid his panic but still managed to coach you through the several hours of labor, internally fearing that you would meet the same fate as his mother; that those who had been cruel to him in his life had been right and that Tyrion truly was a monster - that his big act of monsterhood would be to kill the woman he loved more than anything/anyone in the world.

“Boys, My Lord! Both boys!” the Maester announced over the wailing of your twin babes

“Twins?” Tyrion couldn’t help but snort at the coincidence that his first children would be twins, and then his eyes widened and his breath caught, “Boys? Both?”

“Boys! And perfectly healthy by the looks of it!”

Dizzily, Tyrion sat in bed staring at his sons as they were placed in your arms.

Petyr Baelish

Children were never something Lord Petyr Baelish had ever imagined for himself. Sure, one heir would be nice to leave everything to when he died, but to have someone he truly loved and to have a child with you was...every day of your pregnancy, Petyr learned all over again how much he could love someone(s) other than himself. He had everything ready for your child before you were four moons along. There was nothing your child could ever want if Petyr had his say in things. He had a dozen attendants at the ready your last month of pregnancy and when you went into labor a Maester, midwives, and servants were at your beck and call. Petyr was in the hall, directing traffic in and out of your chambers. He’s visibly panicking (displayed in agitation) the longer the labor goes and he sags against the wall when he finally hears that wail.

It’s several long minutes until the door opens and the Maester steps up, “Twins, My Lord, surprisingly. I had thought My Lady too small for her body to be carrying twins.”

“What are they?” Petyr questions, his eyes directed toward the open door, locked on the bed where you laid with two bundles in your arms

“Sons, My Lord, Congratulations.”

A slow smirk spread over Petyr’s face as he moved to you, “Always surprising me, My Dear.” he greets you, kissing you deeply.

Euron Greyjoy

Being a father was never high on his to-do list. He enjoyed the process of making them (obviously ;) ) but to raise them, teach them, clean up their messes (on top of his own messes)???? It had never interested him very much. And then his precious s/o came to him, tears of hesitation in your eyes as you stumbled over your words, informing him of what you had just learned. You knew he didn’t want children and you weren’t sure how he was going to take the news. Euron took one look at your tears and was angry, ready to fight someone, and then you told him and realization set in that he was the one who hurt you. From that moment onward, Euron was determined to be a great father (starting with always having to have his hand on your tummy, smiling so gently and whispering away to your unborn child whenever the two of you were alone).

Euron was drinking in celebration as you birthed his child, his crew and other iron born cheering and celebrating alongside him. The room fell deadly silent as a servant appeared and bowed, softly saying, “The babes are here, My Lord.” and then they whispered, Lady Y/n is doing well. She has given you two sons, My Lord.”

“Two. Sons?” Euron questioned, his voice harsh as he looked down at the servant. A few seconds ticked by and then Euron laughed and was rushing out of the room. “Sons?!” His lovely little wife never ceased to amaze him!

[letsasoiaftogether]

Preference...

... reaction to having twin sons born (when the characters already really love their partner)

(Hope everyone likes it! I rambled a little bit, sorry! lol)

Pt 1 2 3

Joffrey Baratheon

Joffrey had never thought about children. To him, he was still so young and there was no way he could ever die and so whenever someone had even begun to mention children, Joffrey would roll his eyes scoff and not give it a second thought. And then you came to him, his Queen who was the only person he trusted completely, and told him the news that Maester Pycelle had given to you (news that was repeated by your Septa since you didn’t trust the Grand Maester one bit). Joffrey stared at you from the iron throne, his face void of any emotion as if he hadn’t heard you or as if time had been stopped and he was now inanimate. And then he was standing, moving toward you, a determined sort of look in his eyes. He kissed you, sweetly, then and thanked you for such a gift.

He was overly protective of you for the entire pregnancy, and it was the first time he was truly selfless as he often attempted to put himself in harms way when he was worried that you were going to get hurt by something/someone. You had several tasters and after a few months Joffrey ended up having his grandfather bring a cook from Casterly Rock who was loyal to House Lannister entirely. In a way, he was more prepared for the birth of your child than you were. And then the day came. You were in labor for fifteen hours before your first son was born. A son everyone had said would be a girl. A son who looked like a lion and was followed shortly by his younger, twin brother.

“Boys? Twins?” several voices could be heard asking from the hall and then the door to your chambers slammed open and nearly the entirety of House Lannister spilled in, Joffrey and his mother leading the charge. Joffrey was smirking widely as he gently lifted his heir into his arms.

Viserys Targaryen

The one thing Viserys had wanted since he was a little boy was to have a home, somewhere he felt he belonged and where he wasn’t constantly being chased down by assassins. When he met you, he found that place and some piece of his soul began to heal. He still wanted to return to Westeros, to be King of his father’s throne, but not as much as he had wanted before saying his vows to you. You were enough for him until the two of you decided you wanted a child, and then that’s all Viserys wanted - he wanted it above being King and returning to Westeros. He wanted you, a child with you, and someone quiet to watch said child grow.

You tried for a child for just half a year when you came to him, a grin on your face, and gave him the news. Viserys was thrilled and his mind was already racing with all the things he could teach your child. He did everything he could to make sure you were safe, he even got proper training with a sellsword company so he could protect you with a blade himself. For a short while he gave up his dreams of being king and focused entirely on you and your unborn child. It was the happiest you (and Daenerys) had ever seen the young man.

When your labor pains came, Viserys sat quietly in the hall staring at the door. No matter how long it went on, Viserys was like a statue stuck in place. Even after the wailing began Viserys held his breath and refused to let himself think happily or ill about the situation happening behind those doors.

And then Daenerys stepped out, smiling gently as the young Princess was known for. “Twin boys, Big Brother!” she announced, throwing her arms around his waist “Y/n did so well! She was so brave and strong!”

Viserys ushered his sister back into the room so he could reach your side, tears slipping down his cheeks when he saw his sons in your arms.

Finally, he had a family of his own again. A real family.

Alliser Thorne

The knight had never thought he would be a father. He had married so late into his life that he had thought fatherhood had passed him by. And then you came to him one night, interrupting whatever he was doing in his study, and kissed him sweetly whispering how you had a surprise for him. Despite his harsh exterior, the man had always had a soft spot for you - even before you were married - so he was quick to give you his full attention, watching in barely concealed amusement as you rambled on before finally getting to your point. Alliser was frozen, his mind racing in wonder at what your words meant. He would be a father. A parent with the woman he loved and who had saved him from a life of well hidden loneliness.

He worried about you the entire pregnancy. A part of him worried that this was a sick joke from the gods. That they would make him happy with the idea of being a father and then, in return, take you leaving him a single father. Or, take both you and your unborn child. You were well cared for and Alliser waited on you in any way he could.

Your child was born during a thunder storm, Alliser refusing to leave your side no matter how many times the servants and midwives tried to get him to leave. The knight just glared at them and demanded they do their job before turning back to you, whispering softly to help you through another bought of pain. He was so calm as you labored, his voice never raising when directed toward you. At the first wail, Alliser placed a kiss to your lips, praising you, and at the second wail he looked ready to faint.

“Twins?” he asked, breathless

The head midwife chuckled and said, “Twin sons, My Lord.” and moved aside so Alliser could gawk at the softly crying infant boys as they were cleaned and dressed.

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PREFERENCE...

... what they say into your ear when they come up and hold you from behind...

STARKS/SFW

(Anon! Hope you like this!)

Eddard Stark - His arms snake around your waist rarely when in public, but when he decides to hold you in front of others, his lips are always on your ear whispering a hello, asking how you’re doing, and probably relaying some important piece of information to you where no one else can hear. If he lets you go, he never does so without saying how much he adores you.

Benjen Stark - It’s rare for him to hold you from behind, but when he does he’s more on the quiet side. He may whisper a hello or even just your name, and then he’s tucking his face into your neck and just holding you, appreciating your company in silence. 

Robb Stark - His arms wrap around your waist so often that eventually you wouldn’t be caught off guard no matter how sudden it is. Both of you love when he holds you from behind even if he’s just saying a quick hello or goodbye. Often he’s whispering about his day and how he had missed you, even if he had just seen you. All the while, he’s rocking side to side ever so slightly pulling small laughs from you.

Sansa Stark - You would know its her by the faintest hint of her perfume, smiling gently as her arms wrap around your waist from behind. Her face tucked into your neck, Sansa would whisper a soft greeting, her arms squeezing ever so slightly around you as she speaks. You would lean back into her instantly, relishing in the brief moment of intimacy between the two of you away from the harsh realities of the world the two of you live in (nobility/war/Sansa’s Queenship/etc).

Arya Stark - She would come up behind you, silently, and very softly whisper “Valar Morghulis” while snaking her arms around your waist, waiting only a second after you’ve flinched away in surprise to burst out into laughter. This is something she had turned into a game over the past few days, keeping score of how often she can catch you off guard. As much as you try to pretend she’s angered you/annoyed you, you can’t help but crack a smile at the care free look on her face in those moments.

Brandon “Bran” Stark - Before his fall, Bran would always attach himself to your back and whisper away all day about any little thought that came to him. From Northern tales to dreams of knighthood, the boy’s dreams and wonders never seemed to cease. After his fall, when he could no longer move around freely on his own, he would use Hodor to find you and with a smile you would carry him around on your back just as you always had and listen fondly to his worries and fears, and his pain over the dreams he could never fulfill now.

Rickon Stark - Would always come up behind you when you’re seated at the table in the feast hall or in some room working on your hobby, his childish laughter giving him away as his arms wrap around your shoulders and his voice enters your ear, “Hello!” it’s loud and makes you flinch away but it’s so adorable and joyful that you can’t help but flash him a grin while turning ever so slightly to pull the toddler into your lap. 

“Honorable Mentions”

Jon Snow - Would come up behind you, arms wrapping around your waist and pulling you back against him with a bright smile at having you in his arms. He would whisper something along the lines of a hello and how beautiful you’re looking in that moment. He’d add a kiss to the side of your head and ask how you’re feeling, melting into you and the fact you’re in his arms.

Theon Greyjoy - Pre-Reek! Theon would definitely whisper something inappropriate into your ear as he snuck up behind you, wrapping you up in his arms. It would quickly turn sweet, however, as he places a kiss to your cheek and whispers how he missed you. Post-Reek! Theon would wrap his arms around your waist, pressing his face into the side of your neck with a soft sigh and a softly spoken words about how he had missed you and how he loved you.

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Preference...

...You take an injury/poison meant for them?

Tyrion Lannister – Would immediately begin to plan on how to get back at whomever hurt you; his guilt and pride wouldn’t let him just move on. Whether its through an assassin or political murder, Tyrion isn’t going to let the person/people who tried to hurt him and ended up hurting you get away with it. If you ended up dying, nothing would stop Tyrion from going to the ends of the world to avenge you.

(older) Sansa Stark – Would be horrified that she’s the cause of you being hurt but would be quick to act and get you help (if no one else was around). She would make sure that you were safe and stable before beginning to plan how to get justice for you. Not only would she get back at the person who hurt you directly, but anyone tied to them who may be a threat to your safety.

Oberyn Martell –  If you were poisoned, Oberyn would at least have the knowledge to slow the effects long enough to get a Maester or just outright kill the poison altogether with the vast knowledge Oberyn’s gained throughout his life. If you were injured in some other way, he’d still have a good bit of knowledge to be able to stabilize you long enough to get to someone who can finish healing you. As for the person who poisoned/injured you, if it was an accident Oberyn would still be angry but would eventually let it go. If it was done on purpose, that person isn’t going to be alive much longer.

Daenerys Targaryen – Would burn the whole world down to avenge you. If you were poisoned, she would kill your attackers the same way, watching in horror as they died but also knowing that you were safer with them dead than alive. If you took a wound from a dagger or sword, she would definitely scold you for getting in the way, tears falling freely down her cheeks. There is nothing and no one that would stop her from hurting those who hurt you (even if you managed to survive).

Robb Stark – Would be devastated that he put you in the position to get hurt that badly. There would be a lot of guilt on his end that would make him very protective of you, keeping you with him or Grey Wind always. He would be harsh in dealing with those who hurt you, beheading them himself once they were caught.

Jon Snow – Would be surprised that someone would want to hurt him so badly they would be sloppy/diabolical enough to hurt you to get to him. The anger would set in not long after and he would seek revenge against whoever had hurt you. Like Robb, he would behead them himself so he could have one last chance to ask why they would hurt you just to hurt him.

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Preference...

...their reaction to their s/o having a small child from a previous relationship (and their feelings toward the s/o’s ex)

Pt 1 2

(GIFS ARENT MINE)

Viserys Targaryen - Surprisingly, he’s pretty decent with young kids. It probably comes from the fact he practically had to raise Daenerys after they were orphaned and alone. Your child is the only one who doesn’t have to worry about angering the dragon (even you anger Viserys from time to time, but never your child). He definitely takes on a fatherly role very early on in your relationship. When it comes to your ex, Viserys just snickers and thinks him a fool (if he’s still alive).

Joffrey Baratheon - Would absolutely despise your child (sorry!). Firstly, he already thinks his younger siblings are annoying and babies, how do you think he would feel about an actual baby/toddler. He’d be kind to them if you asked, but he wouldn’t give much thought to them and their needs. As for your ex, Joffrey is definitely the jealous type and would have them (tortured and) killed the moment he learned who they were.

Daario Naharis - He would pretend to not care for your child at first, not wanting to come off as completely soft, but all it takes is for your toddler to giggle or grin and ask Daario some super innocent question for the sellsword to crack and absolutely adore your kid. He’d spend every moment he could with them, teaching them how to fight and how to live. When it comes to your ex, he wouldn’t be jealous or worried the ex would steal you away, but he would actively fight for you if your relationship was in jeopardy. 

Khal Drogo - He would adore your child! Whether your child was Dothraki or not, Drogo would care for him as if he was his own and protect him just as strongly. He would happily teach him the Dothraki language if he doesn’t already know, teach him how to braid his hair, and would even teach him how to hold a weapon (though not how to use it as he’s still practically a baby). When it comes to your ex, Drogo isn’t the type of guy to get jealous about your best lovers. He’d only have an issue if the ex came around starting trouble.

Bronn - Wants absolutely nothing to do with the child. He’s not very fatherly in general, even if the child was his own biologically he wouldn’t be. Bronn is the type of guy that would barely be considerate toward your feelings and needs, let alone a child who isn’t related to him. When it comes to your ex, he’d kill him without a thought if he picked a fight but otherwise wouldn’t care much about someone you used to be with. (sorry, it’s just how I feel about his character)