" Ideally I’d like her to get to know the prince a bit before he kisses her,” said the queen. “Make sure he’s a nice boy and understands how to treat his mother-in-law. But that’s still a very good change, my dear!” She beamed at the youngest fairy god-mouse, who looked embarrassed by all the attention. "

― Ursula Vernon , Harriet the Invincible (Hamster Princess, #1)