"A stubborn builder who'd be more easily swayed by a young prince or king," Clavia said, stopping to make sure Karin got the door shut and had the pitcher well in hand, before resuming walking with the queen. "I know he's just a knight, but Link might have a better chance at working magic on old Bolson. I hear he was impressed by a man Link's age buying a house outright." Pause. "Apparent age, anyway."
"Can we have snacks anyway?" Karin asked. "Link wouldn't be arguing anything with Bolson that the queen doesn't want, so it may as well be her, right?"
Clavia rolled her eyes. "Child, you think with your stomach sometimes. Someone says the word 'snack' and you descend in like a hungry wolf."