(And just why haven't we hinted? Are we not good enough for hints? A girl could get ideas about her place here.)

"Clearly," her lips quirk slightly, still rather conveniently hidden somewhere against the pillow. "It probably makes me a terrible daughter, but I am very grateful that we don't have to do this the other way around."

She shifts slightly, pulling herself upright.

"It was more than enough the first time."