She inclines her head slightly, casting him an understanding look. "One of my friends was among those first summoned here, so I've heard a little from him about what happened. And there's nothing wrong with wanting to believe the best in people."

Sometimes she really wished she had that ability. She pretty much always expected the worst.

"Just because the Queen reacts this way doesn't mean they're all like her. From all I've heard, the King sounds like a decent sort." Not that people whispered as much about him as they did the Queen, but the woman's nature seemed to be rife for making people gossip and speculate about her.