[Action]
[One of the dubious bonuses of being the daughter of a noble, especially one who took his title and responsibilities seriously.]
We either remove them both, or set them against each other. They either destroy each other or one survives and we can focus our efforts. The problem there is the risk of collateral damage in the process, civilians who are put in harm's way in an extended clash.
[The question earns a slight grimace.]
...It's proven difficult to keep allies here, and there's no guarantee the very few I might call friend or ally will be here come morning, or even in the next hour.
[While losing those she had as family and friends in this place still ached... she was learning. It was better in some ways to work alone. To not have those attachments that could be used to hurt her.]