"Yes," Cordelia says, with a soft sigh- though whether it's over the memory of the princess or the reminder that Byerly is not all that much older than her son in reality isn't clear, "She was always a very reserved woman, so I wasn't expecting her to visibly turn on Vordarian that quickly. But... in hindsight, I should have known better." A mother's love can drive one to desperation, as she knows only too well.