[ Asami gave an amused huff at that. ]

I really enjoy spending time with you. I wouldn't want to lose that.

[ And she meant it, too. There was a not too small fear that Mary might up and disappear like a few of the other friends she'd made since arriving, but she realized that it was probably best to try and spend time with her while she could. ]

I won't say a word. Engineer's honor.

[ There was a light-heartedness at the end of that statement, an attempt to put Mary at easy about all of this. ]

How did you find out? Have you always known you were related to the Queen?