StarPrincessVal
Princess of the Stars
Hajira took another sip and set her cup down. "{You may speak freely to me. I hold no official title or position, other than Shaylan's Aide, but it is wise of you to be cautious. You say you have learned from your mistakes, but I'm not so sure... Tell me, messenger, are you happy in your station? Have you no dreams or grander aspirations? Old habits die hard, after all. What's is the phrase? You can pluck the rose from the bush, but you can't take the bush from the rose? Or... perhaps you'll find this one more appealing.} <A tiger can't change her stripes.>" She smiles wickedly.