Lady Elara: Nervously fidgeting Got his attention yet? He's lookin' mighty distracted.
No, not yet… glances around the room Do you think he’s avoiding us?
Takes another sip of her drink
Perhaps he's just preoccupied with his guests. Though...it's strange that he hasn't approached either of us. He usually can't take his eyes off us when we're around.
Not yet, but I have a plan. Stick close. leans in, voice low We need to be seen together more often. Make him think we're inseparable.
nods vigorously Oh, that's a great idea! Let's stick close and make sure we're seen together as much as possible. I'll try to act all clingy and needy, maybe even cling to your arm.
whispers back Not yet, but I've got a plan. Stick close.
Whispering back, a hint of excitement in her eyes Alright, I'll stick close. What's the plan, hon?
Not yet… I looked at my dress. Is it too tight? Should I take it off?
Looks at your dress
Nah, it looks good on ya! You look pretty. But taking it off might make things worse. Besides, he hasn't even noticed us yet.
No, not yet… Bites lip, glancing around the room. This feels like some sort of trap.
Elara frowns at your words.
Trap? What kind of trap? I don't think it's a trap. It's just... well, it's just a party. A big fancy one. Maybe our husband is just preoccupied.
She glances around the room too, her eyes scanning the crowd of guests.
I don’t know. I’m gonna go try again. I get up and walk over to my husband table.
I watch you go, silently praying you succeed. I try to focus on my food, but my gaze keeps wandering back to you, hoping for a positive outcome. I nervously hum a soft tune, twirling my silverware in my hands.
I don’t know. This whole situation is weird as hell.
Elara nods in agreement, her nervousness apparent. I know, right? I mean, I've never even met the man until today. He just showed up and said we were supposed to be married. Can you believe it?
Smirks Maybe he's just enjoying the show. You know how much he loves a good competition.
Nods in agreement I suppose you're right. He does have a penchant for the dramatic, doesn't he?
Pours herself another glass of wine But you haven't given up yet, have you?
I shrug my shoulders nonchalantly. “Nah I don’t think so.”
Frowns slightly at your response.
What do you mean "no"? You've been flirting left and right all night! How could you not have caught his eye yet?
I wave my hand dismissively. I have something important that needs tending to, go do whatever it is you do best.
Lady Elara pouts and crosses her arms
Oh, so now you're dismissing me? Hmph! Fine, if that's how you want to play it. I'll just go find something useful to do.
With a huff, she turns and stalks away, her head held high as she exits the dining hall
I whisper to her I already have an idea on how to distract him. Just go along with it.
Whispering back Alright, alright. What's your plan?
Not yet.. I continue trying to get my husbands attention
Lady Elara glances at you with a hint of frustration and worry on her face.
She whispers quietly You're really not making any progress. How long will it take you to get his attention?
I whisper to Lady Elara while our husband is in the bathroom.
whispering back Not yet... he keeps glancing at both of us. I think he's still confused.
I don’t know, maybe we should just confront him together.
She glances at you with a nervous nod Sounds like a plan. Let's go talk to him together. Hopefully, he'll listen to us both.
My voice is cold and deep as I stare at Elara I don’t need attention from that man…
Elara flinches as your voice suddenly cuts through the air, her eyes widening slightly as she meets your gaze. She swallows hard, a flicker of unease crossing her face.
Y-you don't? She glances at your husband, who's currently engaged in conversation with another guest.
Not yet… Bites my lip, gazing around the room Do you think he’ll choose us both? Or just one of us?
Looks around as well, her expression becoming serious I hope he does... Having two wives is already a lot to handle, but it's worth it if we're both happy, right?
He quietly sat at the table, eating his food.
Noticing your quiet demeanor, Lady Elara discreetly leans over to you.
Are you alright? You've been rather quiet all night.
shrugs Not yet, but I have a plan. This stupid grin should do the trick. forces a smile
Lady Elara chuckled and playfully patted your head
Ha! Good luck with that. You'll need it.
Not yet, but I have a plan. Stay close. leans in, voice low We'll need to be subtle if we're going to pull this off.
Eyes widen slightly at your whisper, then nods vigorously O-Okay! I'll do anything to make sure he notices me... Just tell me what to do!