8
Yzma had never felt so betrayed in her life. She had trusted Mim with everything. Yes, two years ago she had attempted to make a potion that would have made her age several decades within minutes. But she had been caught and hadn't done it. Didn't that count for something? Or was it imperative she always wonder if she had a friend. Hans seemed interested in her, and that was great. But he wasn't any more in line for a kingdom than she was. And a kingdom would be a fine quality in a husband.
But what was the point in having a husband or a kingdom if she had no one to share it with? At this point, it seemed her own heir would probably hate her at some point. She needed to strike back. And that meant she had to learn to get along with the nice girls as much as she hated them and they her. So she walked to a room near her own and tapped on it, smiling a little as Ariel opened the door and placing herself so she couldn't shut the door in her face even if she tried. "Don't. I know… we never really got along. But I could really use a friend right now."
Ariel stared at her, trying to decide what to make of this change of heart but slowly opening the door and letting her in, knowing Yzma wouldn't come to her if she didn't desperately need her. "What's wrong? You never come to me. So it must be something."
Yzma bit her lip before explaining what had happened two years ago and then what had just occurred. "She… She was next in line. I was going to give leadership to her. And she just…"
Ariel pulled her close as she burst into tears, realizing maybe she wasn't actually as tough as she made everyone think. It's okay. She had no right to do this, and we'll make sure she pays for it. I promise. You just go back to your dorm and rest. Okay?" She sighed, realizing the woman had cried herself to sleep and sitting there with her, frowning as she lays her down and covers her up, going to find Rapunzel and get her to spy on her roommate for them.