Yes. Kirkwall is not the most vibrant of settings, and the Gallows not especially prestigious. If you wish to make a positive impact on visiting nobility, it is good to have something interesting for them to look at.

And I think, given the reaction of Nevarra as a whole, the answer would be a resounding no. An elaborate ruse by the Inquisition is not so far fetched, in the eyes of some.

( She's not saying they're her views, just... #yikes. )