Natasha has a hard time picturing that, which might be odd considering how much of her own life has been decided by others. Getting married was a lot less intimate than being sired, but that had been arranged too.

Or maybe that's why it sits so poorly with her.

On the other hand, maybe she just can't imagine being treated like a princess, or wanting to be.

"In that case, you seem to be taking a good stab at it." She takes a drink, hiding a wry smile behind the rim of her glass. "I can't say I'm not curious though..."