He laughs gently. "If I actually had to chase, it wouldn't be interesting. How easily she returns to her habits is entertaining."

Alistaire smirks. "For a queen, Emma really is more like a jester to the universe, in her elegant way. As long as she gets to play, it's a win.

I'll come up with something..." And, for a moment, Alistaire Shaw actually looks somber. "I can't not come up with a resolution for this situation." He looks across the room at Stephanie. "Not this time."