But there are those who would judge.

[ she says it with no heat to her words. it's a statement plain; men especially might not treat her with kindness or even civility, having taken to their hardened hearts and minds as a mark of their betterment. for such people, softness has no place in either court or wilderness.

sansa knows well to be wary of them. she also knows now the advantage of playing to such expectations. ]

Lady will grow even larger, if she keeps apace. She will protect you too, Lady Randvi. I know she would.

[ i promise. ]