"You are fortunate, Lord Stark. Truly, I am gladdened that you are reunited with your family. Your house has suffered greatly and there are none that are more deserving of this moment." She meant the words, even as it pained her to admit them. Talk of her grandmother and thoughts of Loras stirred that longing in her to life. However, she knew in her heart that she didn't wish them to be here. This world was not suited for them and they deserved peace.

She bowed her head, her smile returning. "I expect no complaints. I may be lenient in how quickly you are to learn, but I do expect you to work hard." She was so much younger than him, but spoke to him in the same tone as a queen. It was in good humor, as she burst into laughter afterwards. "Join me at dawn tomorrow. I let the animals graze and I must tend to my cow as well. She will be bearing a calf in a few months."

His words of praise brought a warmth to her cheeks. "I believe she would have approved of you, Lord Stark." Perhaps not his honor or naivety, but she had a fondness for the kind. "I only wish that our families could have met sooner. The Starks and Tyrells should have made formidable allies."