"I've been around much worse than you, I assure you of that. Gruff exteriors will hardly cause me to shy away," Sansa says, laughing softly. "As I said, my friend from home who bristled at the title knight was much the same."

The Hound would hate this place, she thinks. He isn't a person who is driven to altruism naturally and only in situations when it involves someone he cares about. Helping Fayura wouldn't be enough of an incentive for him, she doesn't think.

"But, of course, you're welcome to try and change my opinion."