The chill that had filled the room seemed to settle somewhat, and the living, who had been shivering from the cold, finally breathed a little easier.
Yet Tyrion had still not responded to the series of "suggestions" put forth by the confidential secretary. He was merely staring calmly at the items on the table as though centuries had passed.
When the weight of the silence had almost crushed everyone, he finally lifted his head, "This is indeed the wisdom of maintaining order, which must have been quite effective half a century ago."