Oh ah, my aunts would call me Briar Rose for the same reason... it didn't seem right to call myself that, though, as I- [As she had to leave that life behind.] will not be called such a thing any longer, except perhaps in private.

But please, call me Aurora, Phillip. [She may never love Phillip the way she loved that boy, but there was no reason to be hostile, they could even come to care for one another.]

I admit I'm still surprised by it all, to find out I'm betrothed to a prince and to know that I'm a princess as well. But.... I've had my time to take it in, and I suppose my very worst fear is nothing more than a distant memory. I'm really very glad to finally meet you, Phillip.