"Quick question: between Iona and Alder, which one would you consider to be a better possible future monarch?" Zhen Yue asked.
By a massive technicality, neither she nor her fiancee had any stakes in this battle for the crown, but they were still going to be affected by whomever wins the damn thing.
In other words, she needed to know if she needed to get involved and save Flavonous from probably being decapitated or let things be and allow Capitano to finish the deed.
Thankfully, Santiago was sharp enough to pick up this subtle implication.
"Honestly, they both kind of suck," Santiago answered honestly. "But I think Iona would be less likely to hold a grudge."
"That tells me nothing, so I'm thinking we just turn this moment into a fair fight before dipping," Zhen Yue concluded. "Darling, can you tackle that weasel-looking guy into a wall while I break that curse on Flavonous?"
"Sure thing."
"Thank you."
