Hmm... yes, I suppose I have heard of a few scholars of that, as well, but it seems to push toward the death of religion. Churches would fear it. [She's totally okay with this, but, also, it's just sort of fascinating to learn about.

... And then she's distracted again, by the thoughts of the future, by losing... this. This quiet, wonderful moment with the beautiful princess. Surely, once her father married her off, Zelda would be forbidden from spending much time with Maria again, and she couldn't tolerate that idea.

It hurts in a way that's become quite familiar over the struggle she's had with Zelda's father, but is still painful all the same.] Then... I will do something before then. Even if it must be drastic... I won't... see you bound in marriage with nothing but your own misery for company, just because your father thought he knew what was best. [A pause, and then, more quietly, like she's expecting an answer that's going to hurt her more:] Unless it is your choice, and your choice only.