[The kiss makes her heart feel like it went from a slow walk to a full gallop. Zelda takes her hand back, letting the fingers of her other touch the spot that the lips that touched.]

I am afraid so. Since I was young, and it has taken considerable time to curb it. [Though tonight was not a night where she could feel control happening.

There's a quiet sigh before she stands. A small blanket is pulled off the bed that she drapes around her shoulder.] My father, despite being king, is far from socially capable. It is what he had my mother for before her untimely demise. Having someone beside him to help guide conversations. Give advice when he does not know what to say. That is my place. As for banning you? He would do no such thing unless he invite a possible war. You have many more allies than what you believe.