“To what do I owe this… honor?” said the queen"s Grandmother as Darion entered her chamber.
Darion said, “I"ve always felt that you and I started out badly. Maybe it was something that I said or maybe something you said. I"ve always thought that we were more alike than we care to admit.”
“We are nothing alike. One of the reasons I don"t like you is that you lie to get what you want, instead of just saying what you mean,” said the grandmother.
“I suppose I have no talent for being blunt. But I will try. I believe you and I can help each other. I have an idea, and you could help me see it through,” offered Darion.
“Why would I help you do anything? You tried to keep my granddaughter from the throne.”
Darion said, “I tried to keep her away from my throne. You know the law and so does she
