"Your son knows his own mind, but he does not claim to know better than anyone else. He does want justice and equality in the world. I don't see that as wrong thinking, no matter how much you might frighten me into wishing I believed differently," Vienna retorted.
The queen took another step, the click of her heel was echoing in the chamber. "Justice and equality are a myth, my dear. They have never existed, and the pursuit of such unachievable ideals has caused many nations and many races a great deal of pain."
"Again, I respectfully disagree. Your Highness, in my brief experience, I believe that both of those things exist and that they are necessary for us to survive."
"That is because you are young, and you are a fool. I have made my peace with this." Queen Anne continued to circle h
