“I haven’t said this before but you have a remarkable ability to piss other people off, Princess Meryl.”
“Coming from you, that’s a compliment. I haven’t heard your answer yet.”
“There is no way that could work, Princess Meryl.”
“Why not? From where I come from, it’s called a mixed economy.”
“Your highness, I don’t know where you come from but that cannot fly here. We’ve operated it like this for a long time and we’ll continue to do so.”
“So this is how you stifle the imagination of others? You sound like a tyrant. Is nepotism really how you run here?”
“Of course not. If you’re capable, you get the job.”
“We’re speaking the same language. Why don’t we try it out then?”
“... Would you look at that? Our lesson for today has ended. I’ll see you on thursday, Princess.”
“You call yours
