She smiled a little when he'd finished talking. "Yeah, being royalty isn't all that fairy tales make it out to be. They don't tell you about the constant scrutiny. I've had people watching my every move and judging my every word since I was old enough to walk." She chuckled a little, her memories flooding her. "You know, I remember my mother used to read me a bunch of fairy tales and tell me they were true stories. She always used to tell me to never feel alone, because my white knight would come save me one day. She was forced to marry my father, you know." She looked up at him, the smile just slightly faded. "She used to tell me that she loved him, but every once in a while, I could always tell how miserable she was. I honestly think the only she stayed in that damn castle was for me...I guess her death is what made me care more. It's also the reason I'm being forced into this marriage. The king says he blames me for her death, but my father just can't bear the sight of me because I look just like her...But it's not my fault she was mur-" she was cut off as her voice caught in her throat, and she stopped talking, dropping her gaze down.<br/><br/>The waiter swept over to the table, and Nex felt a small sense of relief at the distraction. She set their plates down in front of them. "Enjoy." he said, smiling and dipping his head a little. He left them, rushing off to another table. Nex quietly picked at her food for a moment, before finally starting to eat it. She hadn't meant to ramble or pour that much out, but at the same time she felt a little at ease. She looked back up, meeting Duo's eyes. "I'm...sorry. If I seem distant or hesitant, I mean. I've just never..done anything like this. Never really had the chance, really. Like I said before, I've always been watched and judged. I was never able to live like a real kid. I had one real friend when I was a teenager, but because of my status, my duties drove us apart. I'm just.." she paused, looking around the restaurant, shaking her head a little before resting her gaze back on Duo. "I'm just not used to this kind of stuff. But thanks." She smiled, a genuinely happy smile. "I really am having a good time."