"I challenged a suitor to a cook-off," the Princess smirked.

  "To find common ground?" the dragon asked.

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  "No, to prove I can't cook. He fled after tasting my 'special' chili," The Princess laughed.

  "I sent a suitor on a treasure hunt," the Princess revealed.

  "Oh? A gesture of goodwill?" the dragon inquired.

  "Not exactly. The 'treasure' was a chest full of angry bees. He's still running."