[ It's a smart strategy, partially because she's already too upset with him to realize he's being deliberate in his mistakes. Nor does she really care (until she loses later, that is). She doesn't even shoot him a glance when she moves a tile in retaliation to what was perceived as a bad move. ]

I'm not asking for forgiveness, anyway.

[ The princess combs her fingers through her hair before she looks over at him. ]

How long were you planning on staying here with me until you head off on your adventure to find your future lover?