.. Nevertheless, I do love them. And I will do my utmost to show you all the reasons why while we are here.

[ she strokes her thumb over one of the scars that mark his heritage-- a mirror of her own. ] Father is not here. Father is-- Father is gone. Unless he is pulled from death as I have been, then you are our people's king, my brother. Regent, at the very least. [ she brushes a few strands of hair from his face, then lowers her fingers again, glancing down as she curls them over their entwined hands. ]

.. If more of our people arrive, they will look to you for guidance. The manner of our arrival and our place in this court will not matter to them.