1. I've known the princesses I worked for weren't human ever since I took up appointment as their hand. The only reason I haven't revealed it to anyone else was because I had nothing to gain from it until this point.
2. Upon my father's death, I was bequeathed his mount. I don't have the wyvern with me here, I'm afraid, though I doubt her safety is much concern.
3. My mother was the dearest of friends with a man suspected of smuggling and illegal magic. After her death I was left to live with his family for some weeks before my father sent for me.