Better that than have them not be loyal. Or have them be neglectful. I know it can feel a bit--stifling at times with such, but you get used to it. I was much the same growing up in the castle back home, and later once I reclaimed my status.

[If she had mentioned the assassination attempt, Snow wouldn't be surprised. That's always a risk when someone rises in power, when one could have clashing views with so many while being more a public figure. She gets that.]

Just make sure you still have time and rest for yourself as well, in among it all. You need to take care of yourself as well, Hermione.

[Not that she could really talk, the way she was while ruling. Or even in general around Storybrooke, always wanting to help as many as much as she could.]