"He's quite a clever boy. Even at the tender age of nine, he was too proud to beg."
Toria was glad that Elia understood. But then, being a noble with a sharp mind, she supposed Elia understood better than most would.
"I have heard that you've been educated in the matter of various poisons," said Toria. "My little cousin Gwyn...she still hasn't responded to treatment and none of her symptoms are like the plague or any fever I have ever heard of. I have heard of poison causing symptoms like hers, though."
The young Lannister woman frowned grimly. "I don't like to think anyone would harm my little cousins in order to harm my Uncle, but I can't deny that it's a possibility."