Lilith stared at the woman for a heartbeat, then laughed. "Miss Prince," she said, then twisted her fingers through a long red curl. "You could climb my plait anytime. I'm very glad to have a prince in my tower. You're far more entertaining than most of my other guests."
She shifted, rubbing at her belly, propping one elbow across the back of the couch. "You knew my back would be tired. Have you children of your own? Or are you a Healer?" She had the sudden urge to know more about this odd not-family-visitor.