If I didn't know better, I would think you were proposing some type of alliance, Queen.

[ The notion brought a smirk to his lips. His situation in consideration, a partnership made more than enough sense. The greater number of people he could convince he was worth forging some semblance of trust with, the more likely he would be to survive. Playing along with the Queen's twisted notions would be a small price to pay for the extra insurance. ]

I assure you that you have no reason to doubt me. I should hate to see any harm come to a woman of your standing.