[but it's a blink-and-you'll-miss it expression; a moment later, she's just smiling pleasantly, the very picture of a compliant princess. she can fake it, at least.
...
and, well, despite all the rumors that will inevitably crop up, it'll be easier to do this alongside someone she knows and gets along with. that's one good thing about this, she supposes; much better to be facing this with chang geng rather than some pompous prince reveling in his newfound importance.
it's fine. they'll be fine.]
They aim to make us pawns on their board, I believe. [a pause, and then, pleasantly - ] Well, they're welcome to think they've succeeded in that, but you and I both know they never will.
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and, well, despite all the rumors that will inevitably crop up, it'll be easier to do this alongside someone she knows and gets along with. that's one good thing about this, she supposes; much better to be facing this with chang geng rather than some pompous prince reveling in his newfound importance.
it's fine. they'll be fine.]
They aim to make us pawns on their board, I believe. [a pause, and then, pleasantly - ] Well, they're welcome to think they've succeeded in that, but you and I both know they never will.