Since my birth. [She sighs, her shoulders dropping.] And one I cannot... refuse. Not when the prosperity of my kingdom depends on it. [She had never MET her kingdom, she had never met a single person within it, but that did not mean she wanted to see harm come to the people. Now that she was their princess, she had to see to their care. Even if she weren't their princess, why would she want to see a kingdom come to ruin and war?]

But yes, it is important to hope for the best. Though I wonder if I'll be under the curse again when I return.