Snow patted Mary's hand to reassure her. She was obviously nervous. "Everything will be alright. I just need to check with my husband, but he won't mind. He's special." Snow rattled on and had taken hold of Mary's hand then squeezed it.
"Royals are a special club unto their own. Only another Queen can sympathize. You mentioned Regina, she's my stepmother and Queen of the Enchanted Forrest realm. There was a time when she tried to kill me. I was on the run for a long time. I don't know why I'm telling you this. Look at me just chattering on and on." Snow smiled her dazzling smile hoping to put Mary at ease.
"You're safe here. Maybe Francis will turn up. This place has a habit of doing that. You don't have anything to worry about. I live a few houses down from my step-mother. It's very handy when we have a family gathering, but it's big and loud and a lot of fun. I'd like to make you a part of all of that. Don't worry they will all love you."