He gives an exaggerated wince. "Especially resist saying that. Which is not to say that our princess cannot take a blow to her ego, but - ah, she enjoys testing a hypothesis to see the outcome." He touches a finger to his forehead. "A tip from an expert."

That laugh is thrilling, and Henri looks at her with frank admiration. "Who does not? But I think, if you were a dragon, they would not be able to get their hands on you."