"I like to assume every woman is a lady, until she proves otherwise. I have found it true of queens and commoners alike." He gave her a sly smile, "Beyond that, how will you know I am lying until you see for yourself? Supposition without fact is a dangerous way to play any game, Nori."

He thinks about the reports he had of House Reed terrifying other Houses all along the North. "I would say ... yes." Now, he laughs. "It really just depends on the day - and my mood. Sometimes I go out of my way to insult people as best I can."