[ her mouth opens. she is primed to apologize for speaking out of turn -- for misunderstanding his desires -- and for being such a terrible wife by these failures. it would have been the easy thing to say. the simple solution to an awkward conversation. but... ]

You will find kindness you cannot believe. And honesty you do not deserve. And care you would not understand. There are such terribly good people in these lands, my lord.

[ and neither of us deserve any of them. ]