I was well-protected for my whole life... I didn't have to worry about things like that.
[She gives him a faint, self-conscious smile.] I suppose that, even compared to other royals, I was pretty sheltered. I couldn't have survived what you did.
I don't know. You endure a lot here, don't you? It takes a lot to see lives taken week after week and remain kind and open. It's all about strength of heart.
![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
no subject
He looks a little embarrassment, but allows it. ]
It's alright. I was a pretty annoying kid.
It's why I was a little surprised that you hadn't had assassins come after you. Though I'm glad you didn't.
no subject
[She gives him a faint, self-conscious smile.] I suppose that, even compared to other royals, I was pretty sheltered. I couldn't have survived what you did.
no subject
I don't know. You endure a lot here, don't you? It takes a lot to see lives taken week after week and remain kind and open. It's all about strength of heart.
no subject
no subject
no subject
[She doesn't have a retort.]
no subject
no subject
[She sounds surprised.]
no subject