"Indeed," he said, gently stroking her face and hair. "It probably won't pay as well as working here, but... I would love to have you work for me directly. You'd be given a room, food, and outfits, but would work for me, and perhaps some of my associates. As I said, it may not pay as well, but you would have a good stipend, and plenty of time to yourself... in the royal palace," he said, with a widening smile.