[ she looks down at her dress as if to see what he might be referring to before smiling brightly. his honesty is refreshing. mayhaps young women in his world are more docile; but then, so many young women in westeros would not know what to do in this game if brought here.

she is certain sansa stark is doing well. the girl has healthy instincts, after all. ]

I fear it is simply the way of those of Highgarden, we are well learned and pleasant. With some of us, our blood runs hotter.

[ her beloved Loras comes to mind ]

Not myself, as it turns out.