( It's more the attempt at the moment which she focuses upon than the end result itself. Her mistake, perhaps. But having something to do and live for with however much borrowed time she has in this place keeps her from sinking into a pit of grief.

All the more important now, given the news she's just been given. )

I'm aware, my lord. And even with all that interaction, I may yet not win. It allows me to make myself known, for others to see what I stand for and why. If nothing else, that alone accomplishes a great deal. And if I do win, then I can put those things into practical application.

I see. Were they like Ser Bruce or Ser Erik? ( Charismatic, well-spoken and loaded, basically. )

( Oh, dear. Best he not, that would be amusing. )

That makes much sense; when one can choose their leader, there would be no reason to support an unknown quantity. I am that right now, completely.

( She might seek out allies, anyway. It's an uneasy thing to exist in a city of Starks who mostly would be wary of her if not outright hostile, in her estimation. )

How different do you think Westeros would have become had Aegon reached out similarly?

( Not to say she thinks he should have. Or would have, for that matter. It's framed as whimsy, but she's actually curious. )