[ Snow sets her jaw and considers her options. Seeing how they're both stuck in this cave until at least the morning, she had a feeling he won't let up on the prying until he received an answer he was satisfied with. So she lets out a sigh as she hugs her legs to her body, her chest resting on her knees. ]

I do not believe all rulers to be tyrannical and evil. The kingdom I hail from once had a great King. But when he passed away, his wife acquired reign over the kingdom and now there is nothing but fear throughout the lands. It is difficult to remember a time before such darkness.