[she definitely manipulated people. she tried to get Joffrey to rein in his more sadistic impulses and when that failed, she played along. she regrets the latter]

My grandmother's lessons shaped the person I am today. Though, since I've been here, I've found that I don't have to rely on them as much as I did in Westeros. People here are. . . different. Mostly. They respond better to honesty. But I'm still the person I was in Westeros, just a little. . . more open? I hope that you're able to find some of the same freedom here.