"Well..." she said, "my parents believe that if i got into trouble they'd be the last ones I went to. We don't start with them. I'd send a distress call to somebody who I know is loyal to my parents, they tell them at the same time you send the message."
"What about the switch?"
"I go back, but you keep Namarhie with you." she turned to face the dragon, "and after a month," she shivered at the word, "you send him to pick me up from the court yard."
"I am supposed to be the queen when my mother dies, they will do anything to get me back." She patted Acro's arm, "do not worry about the legenths they will go to to ensure my safe return."