*a long pause* "Of course. It's about time I relinquished the throne. Ever since Hettie died,
gods above, it's just been one tragedy after another! Even as a young adult, my leadership prime has passed. I need to live a half-normal life after all that."
My sister adores you, I hope you know. But... Do you think you are fit to rule the kingdom? Of course, you could technically have her live as a lesser noble like you, but there would be outcry! I couldn't let the public see me as a greedy tyrant."
Do you think you have what it takes to be a king?"