[At that, Faris jerked away, as if she had been hit, and it was all she could do not to repeat his ridiculous claim out loud. ]

What are you tryin' to pull?

[It was a dangerous claim to make, if it was true, admitting that you're royalty isn't exactly the best idea when you're surrounded by pirates and thieves. She spoke in a hushed voice, watching him carefully for any tricks.]

Everyone knows that the King of Figaro disappeared a year ago, along with his castle.