[ Anne dislikes what direction this has headed towards, though she's grown accustomed with it. She just hates to think of her interaction with this girl souring before she can even benefit from her knowledge and connections. Her words are chosen with care, but she sounds no less authoritative despite sitting in a river. ]

I had expected to receive the same respect here that I might any other country I visit with his Majesty, but I have been here long enough to understand how little the people care for foreign diplomacy. Regardless, I took it upon myself to try and bring the residents of the castle from the depths of their despair, and will continue to do so, whether they call me queen or not. You will soon see what I am capable of, and then perhaps what we are all capable of.