"I..." Serilla paused, fidgeting, then sighed. "I don't know. I grew up knowing that I was going to be part of a political marriage. I<em>could</em>inherit, but so many people want my family's wealth that I knew that they would pursue me. So I decided to try to make myself as...desirable as I could. So I could try to pick the most powerful, beautiful partner I could. So I could just...at least live with someone who adored me, and relax in life. I don't have the head for politics. I'm horrible at managing lands. I'm reasonably talented with magic...but not the type that's any use on an island like this. I'm just...not sure."