He had made the wrong gamble with Sansa. He should have wed her to Harrold Hardyng directly, and now he would be in control of the North, the Vale, and the Riverlands. Instead he was back on the small council, with the measly title of Lord Paramount of the Riverlands, which was dead weight at best. Cersei held him with less esteem and trust now that he had lost the Vale. Yet Petyr knew that she had to rely on him and his network and intended to use this to his utmost advantage. Since Varys killed Pycelle and Kevan, the small council had been greatly understaffed. Petyr had taken the position of Master of Whispers for now, and Ser Daven Lannister served as temporary Hand. The man was more of a warrior than a ruler, but he was capable and cunning enough to be decent at it.