Oh, forgive me my words. I am not used to hearing of a woman in power politically, though it does happen. S[he was thinking of the famed Lady Galadriel for one.] Usually positions of note are held by a male or given to a male heir.

[She smiles a little thinking of her more youthful years, loyal and happy to serve her king... and then of the growing dark that caused her smile to fade a bit.]

At first.. yes I carried them out quickly, even if I held concerns or voiced opinions for the task at hand. I think he felt my ideas were refreshing or took delight in guiding me. It was not until recently that I openly defied him...

[And she does not wish to get into the details of that. Not really, but if he asks she will share. ]