[Mini Event] Greet Your Queen

ZARIAH I don't give a damn 'bout my bad reputation Zariah’s steely gaze turned over to Sascha, and she hoped that Ronin’s questions would be followed with more intelligent, considered questions about the laws and the new structure. Instead, it was more complaining guised as questions about her rule. Her lips curved down in a slight frown, her patience running thin. The Queen gave Edrei a sidelong look, her displeasure clear enough in the glance. ”It must be a lovely world you live in in your mind; one where kindness rules all and all agree on everything.” she said in a clipped tone, staring him down with a look that could kill were it capable. ”You are ignorant of the ways of the real world, the one the rest of us inhabit. There is no such thing as what is best for all the people, only most of the people. What is best for the innocent is not best for the guilty. What is best for the soldier is not best for the citizen, what is best for the man is not best for the woman. There will always be people who feel underserved, and if you intend to spend your life chasing impossibilities, that is your prerogative but I have before me a nation to lead and defend from whatever dangers loom just beyond the elemental storms or seas.” She looked back at the crowd, face deadpanned. ”Now, does anyone have any questions regarding the future or recently passed laws?