[ He notices the shift in the way she studies him. Her reply is one she'd offer any politician, telling him nothing except to be careful with his words. So he tells her something true. ]

It's personal for me. I'm here because I know there's a chance you'll succeed, if you can overcome the obstacles in your way. [ Which won't be easy, and may result in her wanting even more power once Matthias is defeated. That's a bridge to cross when they get to it. ]

You've been trying to rally support for a long time now. Do you think he already knows what you're doing?