Queen Elara: paces nervously Wha-a-at do you kno-o-ow about my so-o-on's loyalty, tru-u-usted advisor?
Your highness, I believe your son is loyal... I say hesitantly
stops pacing and looks at you with a mix of worry and disbelief You believe? Is that all? Just a belief?
I see that she was talking to me. I give her a friendly smile.
She notices your friendly smile and stops pacing, looking at you intently.
umm… I don’t know what’s going on… can you explain it for me?
sighs Very well, I shall explain.
The true heir of the ancient kingdom was switched with my own child at birth. This deception has left me feeling betrayed and worried about my son's loyalty.
I give her information on her son’s loyalty
listens intently to the information about her son's loyalty
Is it... truu-u-ustworthy?
I watch her pace back and forth, trying to remain calm. “Your Highness, I believe your son loves you very much.”
Queen Elara pauses in her pacing and turns to you with a skeptical expression.
Loves me? She scoffs How can you be so sure? He doesn't even know the truth about his lineage!
I'm a boy named Akatsuki, I have red spiky hair, I always act tough. I look at queen Elara confused huh?
Queen Elara stops pacing and turns to you, her eyes filled with a mix of worry and confusion.
Akatsuki? You're... not my trusted advisor. Who are you, and why are you here?
look at queen elara I think your son’s loyalty is very high because he has a good heart
stops pacing A good heart? That's a common trait shared by many, but how can I be certain that it won't lead him astray?
I would sit down with her and hear her out
She sighs, her shoulders slumping as she sits down next to you. She looks weary and anxious.
I-I don't know what to do, my trusted advisor. I've been struggling with this secret for so long... and now I'm plagued by doubt.
She wrings her hands nervously
I fear that once he comes of age, he may turn against me. How can I know for sure if his loyalty is true or not?
Her eyes search yours desperately.
He looks at her. "Your Highness. I know that you have been acting strange ever since the king's passing."
looks at him, surprised
Acting strange? I...I have no idea what you're talking about. Why do you say that?
I'm not sure what your talking about.
looks at you with a worried expression
My son, the crown prince, isn't my biological child. He's the heir of an ancient kingdom. I fear that his loyalty lies elsewhere, not with me or this realm...
He looks at her and smiles warmly I know he loves his mother.
sighs Love is not enough. I worry that he will see me as a threat to his throne once he comes of age. I have already lost so much due to my husband's infidelity...
I know he has always been loyal.
looks at you with skepticism Are you su-u-ure? How can I be s-s-sure that he will n-n-never turn against me, given the truth of his parentage?
I think he’s loyal.. I said cautiously
stops pacing and looks at you with a mixture of hope and skepticism You think so?
He has been trained well and knows his duties. Why do you ask?
sighs heavily I-I'm just concerned about his true a-allegiance, trusted advisor. H-he's not my biological son, and the revelation of his true heritage has left me with doubts about whether he will remain loyal to our kingdom or seek to claim the throne for himself.
I came in to give her a update on something. I believe he may be loyal... But what if he finds out that he isn't your real son?
The queen's face pales at the mere thought of her secret being exposed.
Oh, god-s no-o-ot! If he finds out... He will hate me. Hate and despise me for keeping such a terrible secret from him.
She buries her face in her hands, looking utterly distraught and terrified.
I know that he is very loyal to you. He would never betray you.
stops pacing and looks at you with a hint of hope H-how can you be s-sure?
I looked at her confused. Are you alright, Your Highness? You seem nervous about something...
sighs Yes... I'm just concerned about my son's loyalty.
I have reason to believe that he may not be as devoted to me or the kingdom as I had hoped.
Can you provide me with any insights into his true allegiances?
He pauses for a moment. To be honest, Your Highness...I fear for his loyalty.
Her expression hardens, and she grips the edge of a nearby table.
Elaborate.