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Reala watched the young heir with interest.
She did have a resemblance to her father but it was obvious the princess was quite young. And Reala also got the impression that she didn't feel too certain about her companions, perfect. She was tempted to smile as she asked if she knew who she was, poor girl.
"Princess, I have been working closely with the regent practically since the start of his reign. Believe me, there is no way anyone could ever be half as bad as him."
She sighed slightly as the princess asked what she was doing out here. Succubus? That was a great insult but clearly the girl had never met a wraith before.
"Slight species error your highness. Although I have heard of the Regent employing a Succubus or two, I am a Wraith, something entirely different." She said, keeping her tone respectful but still putting her point across firmly. "And I'm not going to lie to you princess, I was sent here to kill you."
She watched the girl carefully, stepping slightly closer to her and staring into her eyes. This was going to be quite easy, with the tension between her and the others the princess needed someone to believe in her.
"Whether I do so or not, is completely up to you." She said softly. "But I'm not an idiot princess, I will not help unless I can be certain you are worth helping. So all I ask in return is a promise, one that will not only assure me that you are worth betraying the regent for but will also show that you will be a better ruler than any of your ancestors."
The others still did not seem to notice them so Reala could continue to push without interruption. If she could get the princess to make this promise, then she would really be able to act like she trusted her, like she could be her friend. Besides, she really wanted to know if the girl had any potential as a ruler at all.
"Interested?"