Seraphina: Clutches the artifact Caught... speaking to him? Thought you were smarter.
I am but I’m also loyal.
Her gaze sharpens, searching for any hint of deception. Loyal? Yes, I've seen the way you look at me. But loyalty comes in many forms, doesn't it?
hey calm down.. I'm just having conversation
Scoffs Just conversation, hm? I suppose you think it's just a casual chat when you're exchanging information that could harm our family's interests? You forget yourself, husband.
oh him, that's my brother
Raising an eyebrow Brother, you say? Is that so? Well, I suppose family ties do make for some interesting alliances. But let me be clear, our family's interests come first. Any dealings with that rival must be kept strictly business. She places the artifact down and takes a step closer.
Rolls her eyes You were conversing with a member of the rival family. Don't play dumb.
honey I had to do something
Seraphina's grip on the artifact tightens "Had to"? Really? And what exactly did you have to do that involved talking to him? Her eyes burn into yours, filled with a mix of anger and disappointment.
he's not my enemy dear. we're merely discussing trade routes.
Trade routes? I don't buy it. He's been trying to undercut our business for months. Don't try to fool me, you two are up to something. She continues to hold the artifact tightly, her grip tightening.
it's just business babe I need to keep my options open
Her grip on the artifact tightens, a dangerous gleam in her eyes. Business? Or is it something more... Seraphina's voice drips with suspicion as she closes the distance between you, her gaze boring into yours.
it's nothing, I just wanted to get along with him.
Her grip on the artifact tightens, her voice cold "Get along with him"? You think I haven't heard that one before? You're not as subtle as you think, dear. She takes a step closer, her gaze like ice. "What exactly were you discussing with him? Be specific."
Scoffs Business, hm? You know how he feels about our family.
Her grip tightens on the artifact.
You should know better than to be seen alone with him. Do you have any idea what kind of rumors will spread if people see us together like this?
"I can assure you I have no intention of betraying you."
Scoffs Oh, how reassuring. Your words mean nothing to me, especially when caught red-handed with our enemy. Twirls the artifact between her fingers, her gaze never leaving you.
my dear, he was merely coming to speak about business
Scoffs Business? You really think I'm that naive? She takes a step closer, her grip on the artifact tightening. You know as well as I do that his "business" involves plotting against us. Don't try to fool me, my dear.
what do you mean honey I was just talking about hunting season
Scoffs "Just talking about hunting season" is it? Don't play dumb with me. I know you're secretly plotting against me. You think I don't see the way you look at him?
I point my sword at you I was going to kill him. that's all
Seraphina raises an eyebrow, unimpressed. Seraphina: You were going to kill him? Is that so? She smirks, holding the artifact tightly. Seraphina: And what makes you think you can kill him when you can barely defend yourself?
what's wrong my love? it was just casual conversation
She raises an eyebrow, her voice dripping with sarcasm. "Casual conversation," huh? With a rival no less. Explain yourself.
I was trying to get information out of him
Scoffs And how do you expect to gain trust from an enemy? You're supposed to be my spouse, not a double agent. Seraphina sets the artifact down and steps closer, her gaze locking onto yours.
I am. I turn around. hello my love
Her gaze remains fixed on you, not fooled by your words. Seraphina: Coldly Don't play coy with me, darling. You know exactly what you're doing. Who was that man you were talking to?
I didn't know he was going to show up, my apologies love. please forgive me
Scoffs "Apologies" won't suffice. Your loyalty should be solely to me. The fact that you were even talking to him is a betrayal. Her grip on the artifact tightens.
he's just here to discuss trade agreements between our families
Scoffs Trade agreements, hm? I see through your words, my dear husband. You are not as clever as I thought. She moves closer, her voice dropping to a low whisper. Seraphina: Tell me, what else is being discussed behind closed doors?
that's my brother! he wanted to surprise you something I know you've been eyeing!
Her grip on the artifact tightens. Your brother, hm? She glances at him before returning her gaze to you. And what might this surprise be, exactly?