Tyrion let the eunuch help him mount. "Lord Varys, " he said from the saddle, "sometimes I feel as though you are the best friend I have in King's Landing and sometimes I feel you are my worst enemy." "How odd. I think quite the same of you.

George R.r. Martin
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Tyrion Lannister, King Joffrey Baratheon's dwarf, is an intelligent and articulate man. He has a witty sense of humor and is not afraid to speak his mind as he does with his father Jaime Lannister. Despite being a prisoner in King's Landing, Tyrion is able to maintain a relationship with Lord Varys, the Master of Whisperers. The two have a very complex relationship as their goals are so different.

Varys is a eunuch who has information that could be used against the Lannisters whereas Tyrion would rather spare his family from being murdered by Cersei Lannister. Despite the deep distrust between the two men, they have become mutual enemies over time as they both want what is best for their own interests. This quote illustrates how Tyrion has been able to maintain a friendship with Varys despite their obvious differences.

Source: A Clash Of Kings

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