"He was a ruler," Ami affirms. "Maybe a very good one." Doubtless she had told Arya stories of knights and protectors throughout her childhood, always the noble warriors fighting for love and justice. (Why did that theme and phrase always seem familiar? Because everyone grew up on stories like that. Of course.)

"He always tried to think of his people first. That's why he wanted to marry a princess who would be a good and gracious and loving queen for his kingdom."

She's spinning this into something of her own story, adding in things as Arya asks questions.