[X] Have this conversation in front of Horas, you know he respects you and would take you at your word if he would do more good keeping back from the conversation than not, but truth be told he seemed cannier than one who would try to shield Asha from his family's disapproval. It's better for open and clear communication in any relationship political or personal. -[X] Throw your full weight behind Asha in terms of vocal support (and obviously full royal backing in Asha's endeavor to reshape the Iron Islands economically, politically and to an extent culturally, as well as obviously militarily), plus a suite of social buffs like Divine Insight, Voice of the Dragon, Moment of Greatness, etc. and a ward from True Sight to give her the best chances of convincing them. At this point you count it astonishingly unlikely most Lords in the Reach do not make use of such enchantments during negotiations too, but it would work better to keep people guessing. Most don't have the ability to use True Sight for more than a minute regardless. --[X] Form a telepathic link with Asha as well, you have a better Sense Motive than her, might as well just give her a cheat sheet into what both Paxter and his lady wife are both likely thinking of her approach.