Wylla could sulk now, but it was one of the duties of a Highborn-Lord or Lady to marry for an alliance. Especially for a Lady. Traditionally, second and third sons might choose to join the Night's Watch, the Citadel, or even the Faith, which were all considered honourable as they would remove themselves from the line of succession. But for a highborn woman to join the Silent Sisters or become a Septa was only considered a true option after a disgrace.