Ah.

[ she presses her palms against her lap, smoothing out the wrinkles from her outfit. ] Of course it was discussed, the prospect of a political marriage. It is not as common as it once was, though still not unheard of today for someone in my position. [ that was more for the ruling classes, the heads of state and their children. ] Hence – the two of us sitting here.

[ and she takes another sip of her tea, cradling the cup between her delicate hands. ]

Tell me more about you. Please.