Despite her promiscuity, Celes didn't really consider herself a slut.  She didn't really consider it at all really; she often wanted sex, and never really lacked for partners.  James' description of her queen mother, and his own claim to piousness made her stomach clench.  "My dear Lord, I had no thoughts of the sort.  I would never assume to challenge your<em>virtue</em>, and I am sorry that you are constantly faced with such assaults on your honor.  My own business here is to learn the more gentle and noble ways of the court and civilized life, having been perhaps too reclusive and estranged to my own estates and family business.  It is true, Vynar is not a powerful house, but we only wish to proffer our friendship to all the realm and reunite loyalties," she continued, looking around at the gathered nobles, speaking as much to them as the king.