She was at that. She cursed me, my servants, and even the whole castle when I refused to let her in during a winter storm. She was disguised as an old beggar woman and I didn't realize the test that was being put before me.

[A decision that he'd been regretting ever since.

He did smile just a little at Cora's kind words.]

.....Thank you. It means a lot to hear not everyone is afraid of me.