[ She smoothes across his shoulders, to settle to the tops of his shoulders, holding fast there. Some part of her was expecting his refusal. But when she doesn't get it, she lets out a slower breath and carries on. ]

Within the next month, if at all possible. I wish to ask as a Queen to a King.

[ Because she is not his subject, and this has to be done equally. A few important truths to tell him. Even if she is only it as a vassal of his liberty, for the time being. But nor was her want to achieve the position she had before. ]

But I do not want to put you in a position to speak for me or be held answerable for my actions. If you can direct me to where I can, I will put my request to Captain Illyan myself. [ Then she carries. ] Depending on ... how that goes. I wish... I wish to find work of my own. I think we can both agree being idle does not suit me much.