[ She preens and stops herself from asking Really?. Of course, she's correct! Baela can be correct sometimes! ]

Have you seen how Father smiles when you praise him for his planning? He likes taking care of you. I think it makes him feel good about himself. He'd never say it. He's an idiot.

[ She flushes. Her father is an idiot, but Baela has only ever confessed such a thing to Rhaena and Jace. ]