Hushed Willows Whatever It Takes

So it was women running this empire, a curious thing. She wanted to know more but it was only to be expected that the male would eventually want some answers himself. So far he'd been courteous enough to answer Eilonwy's question, but he was arguably not in a position to refuse as the unspoken offender in that situation. However, Eilonwy had no authority or intentions to force anyone to do anything.

I'm Eilonwy she said gently, allowing herself some confidence given the other one's compliance. You're in Seelie Court's territory.  she clarified, which she thought was only fair now that he had given up as much information as he had, and still, it was not enough.