[For a brief moment, if Anna were astute, a serious look flickered across Cliff's eyes. Arguing and sniping aside, Cliff could tell from the outset that the Princess would need all the protection she could get...and, if she understood what he understood...

Laughing, he set her down on her feet with another twirl.]

Even if it's no dragon, there'll always be something else. Things may be pretty quiet now, but I've got a hunch that the won't always stay that way.