If that happens, the work I will have done here will have still been done in good faith, ( she says-- it is a rare day that she considers something wasted simply because it doesn't go to plan.

it's already proven quite useful, giving her somewhere central to establish herself and from there observe those who come and go, who wish to speak with her and who don't. to coax more words out of stannis by agreeing with just enough of what he says to keep him forthcoming.

she thinks she will have few regrets about her own conduct, if this experiment of inquisition proves a harsh lesson. )

I hear separation in your speech, my lord, but we speak frankly here together, though I am sure you cannot consider me of your own. I call that a beginning. An example, for others to follow.