Had I known sooner, I would have discussed this with you.

[lmao no she wouldn't, but it's said so plainly that it could hardly count as a lie.]

This is my way of ensuring a promising partnership. If I had been seeking power, I would have set my sights on procuring a position with the Initiative instead.

I feel as it would be best if we truly worked together, as opposed to having to lead two separate groups. I am a politician, and you are a war hero, it is more favourable than the alternative.

[She raises her eyebrow. She knows that this Elissa was not the one who helped secure her position on the throne, that the idea of a balanced partnership may be foreign to her. Anora is well aware that the Warden has had a difficult time trusting her.]

And it would be an ideal way to keep an eye on me, wouldn't you agree?