"My dear students, I apologize for what happened." The Queen's words were filled with sincerity, her posture radiating humility. "I failed to assess the potential dangers and thus put all of you in peril."
It was the first time they had ever witnessed the Queen humble herself. Remorse heavy in her voice, they were unprepared for such an act. The teenagers knew no one was to blame. It was inconceivable that the Queen could have foreseen such an eventuality in what had appeared to be a simple mission.
Link asserted that it was no one's fault, and Coleen and Eirin signified their agreement with nods. Regina's eyes soon settled up Eirin, and the teenage girl's brow knit in subtle apprehension. The Queen then persisted in inquiring about Eirin's well-being, to which Eirin could only offer a weak smile, unable to articulate a proper response. Her mind was still in a disarray, and she was emotionally disoriented.
"I know this might seem like a bribe, but take these."
