"Stupid, brother? In what particular way?" Elia demanded. "I don't want to be here. I didn't ever want to be here, but I came and I have done my utmost to do as you bid me and I've stayed because that's my duty- to serve Dorne. So yes, I have been stupid. Stupidly obedient."
Anger was easier than fright. You could hide behind anger. She'd been terrified yesterday, worried and guilty and now she could pretend it hadn't happened.