Catherine smiled faintly at his confidence, although the amusement in her eyes did little to soften the seriousness of her next words.
"It seems that neither of you truly understands human nature. Ivy is indeed a very sincere person, but that doesn't mean she will be willing to give up the throne if we ask her to do so. She came to this planet to save her own planet, and the only way she believes she can accomplish that is by getting involved in politics."
She paused, allowing her words to sink in before continuing in a measured voice.
"Your advice might come from the goodness of your hearts, but it could ultimately cost her the entire planet. You must think carefully before offering her any suggestions, because even well-intentioned advice can have devastating consequences when you don't fully understand another person's circumstances."
