Patronage! Ada's breath caught in her throat. Could tonight get any better? But that's not an offer, is it?
"Such a promise, your highness... I will gladly tell you anything you want to know, and I'll be happy to tell you all about my life at length if that is what you wish." She took a breath, and steadied herself, unsure if she was about to ruin it all. "But I can't in good faith promise you that until I know your intentions."