#loki is in truth seeking self esteem through his pursuit of power

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alicent hightower & control.

i think alicent is fascinated by it. we have to understand that alicent is not the kind of person to burst at any given chance. no, those fits only happen at specific times. they happen when she has no more room left to occupy. alicent doesn't grasp for control because she's losing her stance, she does it because it feels good. this comes in little doses, at first. until the eventful appearance of the green dress. then, alicent fully steps up as the queen. she steps up as someone who wants to count, who no longer wishes to blend in the background. but control is much more than just entertaining your authority on others just because you can. control can be present in the little things. alicent grasps for control, because it's a comfort. alicent likes to step her foot down; but that always comes with testing her limits. and depending on the situation, she likes the thrill of that. albeit, in truth, what would be ideal, is balance; and i mean on a personal level. either with someone with whom alicent doesn't have to be authoritative with, or someone who can challenge her reins, without compromising her.

#* ──── 𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 » character study . #ive said it before and ill say it again #alicent and loki actually have quite a couple of interesting parallels if you wanna call them that #at some point tom said something in an interview #i cant find it but what he said was something like #loki is in truth seeking self esteem through his pursuit of power #control and a throne or what have you is just the exterior of it #the shell of it #naturally loki doesnt realise his own insecurity #alicent is #naturally #*but* #i think this is something they potentially share #alicent too finds her confidence reaching for power #because never before has she stood steady on her feet or been sure of who she is and what she wants #and yeah you can say oh anyone confident likes control #well #not really #if youre confident in who you are you are not this restless #youre self assured #alicent isnt #but this is a leverage she can hold on to #she wants control #she likes it #she wouldnt mind letting go of it if possible #but it isnt' #when will she find her mobius 😔 #or even her fandral 😔