Sakuramoria

Yes, communicating with royal persons, at least those of noble birth, is clearly not something Leila is used to. It was difficult to understand what kind of answer the king wanted. It was even more difficult, considering his unpredictable nature, at least for Leila herself. However, even if His Majesty was joking, and most likely he was, provoking his anger would be unwise. As practice has shown, amazement mixed with interest could easily turn into anger. It's not the kind of power dynamic where you can just say "no."
— If that is the king's will.

The next morning, before leaving, Futka remembers Cassia's request and some old mention of her "curse" and asks about it in more detail.