[ elizabeth has heard enough to have gleaned that this is likely the formerly missing sister of that rather taciturn fellow she'd met at her friend's wedding. and that her family has sour relations with house stark. this might ordinarily put them at odds.

but she would be out of her mind and not keen to wait were it one of her own brothers out there missing. ]

You may count upon Lady Hawke, Your Grace. And Lord Stark, whatever issues may lie between your families.

But I believe I have met your brother upon an occasion or two, and he seems a determined and capable man. We will see him safely returned.

[ and she might have to rather dryly note her gladness that he is unharmed to his face. oh, joy. ]