Do not make excuses for your conduct, King of Heroes! [ This irritates her. ] It matters little to a king if their subjects can stand up against him or not. The king is a servant to their people. Their needs must always take priority over what the king wants. [ She repeats, calmer this time. She feels foolish to speak about this through the slip of amber. ] You simply did not think about your people.
[ That is why she cannot ever accept him or acknowledge him as king. Her eyes narrow imperceptibly, but she is silent for a moment when he comments he does not see her as an enemy.
Of course she's aware he might never dislike her.]
I do not have a grudge against you. If I did, I would not bring up these reasons as the source of my enmity over any personal misgivings. I am aware that you are not responsible for the actions of another; nevertheless, as long as your view of kingship remains the same, we are foes.
no subject
[ That is why she cannot ever accept him or acknowledge him as king. Her eyes narrow imperceptibly, but she is silent for a moment when he comments he does not see her as an enemy.
Of course she's aware he might never dislike her.]
I do not have a grudge against you. If I did, I would not bring up these reasons as the source of my enmity over any personal misgivings. I am aware that you are not responsible for the actions of another; nevertheless, as long as your view of kingship remains the same, we are foes.