[She's grateful that he listened to her, enough that he has changed his current plans to overseeing the stability of the city, as well as considering a basis of safety for himself. This wasn't something he could walk away from and he seemed to understand that now, even if it cost her his good will.

It didn't change, however, that he needed someone at his side who could help him. She had managed to sway his mind from disaster, but who would manage the next time and the time after that?

His mother and sister could only do so much and eventually, he would need to consider other means of alliances.]

You need to join with a southern house. If their interests become your own, then you have someone to help shield you from possible invasions or further discords. They could act as your wardens to the south.

[She's not certain how welcome her advice is at this point, but she'll give it anyway.]

You should consider marrying a member of your house to someone in the south.