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Panel 1
Queen Oreb considers Cora.
CORA: June third, sixteen years ago. Why?
QUEEN OREB: I might be willing to take you under my wing. I need a princess.
Panel 2
Karake starts to explain but is cut off.
KARAKE: Queen Oreb's daughter doesn't want to be the crown princess. She is a—
QUEEN OREB: Be quiet about that!
Panel 3
Cora looks hopeful, surrounded by soft light and flowers.
CORA: You would make me your princess?
QUEEN OREB: Certainly! You already have wings.
QUEEN OREB: Meet us back here in a week.
QUEEN OREB: Wear something befitting a princess.