So many silly things in the world were done for love. So many horrible things, too. Maleficent didn't want to watch another girl ruin herself over it. If she could help, she was going to.
The fairy queen moved forward.
"First, girl, you're going to tell me the tale of why you cannot speak. And then you will tell me the tale of this love." She indicated the water. "You will not be throwing yourself into the sea this day."