[She was probably at least somewhat unique in wishing the Regent had done MORE, however. She very much took a scorched earth policy with dealing with her enemies, with the only reason she was holding back being direct orders to do so. What would be done to her if she just did what she pleased would no doubt make her current wounds seem meaningless in comparison.]

I guess we'll see. Maybe there's some big plan we don't know about.

[There sounds like there's a little bit of doubt in her mind, but it isn't enough to get her to think anything rebellious herself. She's always been good at doing as she's told, this wasn't a new lifestyle, just a new person giving the orders.]

You might not be able to fight, but you aren't useless. The reason why someone like you was selected is obvious. I can't say the same about SOME of the people I've met. And no, I'm not giving names, so don't bother asking.

[It was a compliment? Sort of? She's not good at them.]