[He chews on another mouthful as he figures out the best way to word this.]
To her, being King meant helping the people find their happiness. [This is the difference that, long ago, he'd have preferred being aware of sooner.] That even such a simple thing can help bring that about is something she might've found value in learning of.
[In other words: the happiness of the people shouldn't be her sole responsibility, for its unique personal expression is the purview of the individual. Having an orderly and prosperous kingdom, while immensely helpful, is only but a step towards that.]
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[He chews on another mouthful as he figures out the best way to word this.]
To her, being King meant helping the people find their happiness. [This is the difference that, long ago, he'd have preferred being aware of sooner.] That even such a simple thing can help bring that about is something she might've found value in learning of.
[In other words: the happiness of the people shouldn't be her sole responsibility, for its unique personal expression is the purview of the individual. Having an orderly and prosperous kingdom, while immensely helpful, is only but a step towards that.]