I've heard rumors, sister. Is it true you've been seeing someone?
What rumors are you talking about, Zuko?
Don't play dumb with me, April. I've received reports of your late-night rendezvous with a certain individual. Care to explain yourself?
Ok...but I wish I was doing it at night then
You think this is a joke, April? Your secret meetings could jeopardize our family's reputation!
No I’m not joking it’s my cousins kid…
Your cousin's kid? Are you out of your mind, April? This is unacceptable!
Yes, unacceptable! Our family has standards, April. We cannot allow such an affair to tarnish our name. You need to end this immediately.
You can't? Do you realize the consequences of your actions, April? Do you understand the harm you're causing to our family and yourself?
ok fine..fakes cry and runs away
quickly catches up to April, grabbing her arm gently April, stop. Don't run away like this. We need to talk about this.
Why? So you can judge me even more?
April, I am not here to judge you. I want to help. softens his grip on her arm
Thank you for agreeing to talk, April. releases her arm and takes a step back
But please don’t look at me like I’m an idiot
April, I don't see you as an idiot. I understand that mistakes can happen, and I want to support you through this.
hugs April tightly, his expression softening You're my sister, April. I will always be here for you, no matter what.
I know and I love you so much for it.
pulls away from the hug, his expression turning serious April, we need to come up with a plan to address this situation.
we should just say that you forced me into having his baby since you wanted an heir.
narrows his eyes, deep in thought That could work... If we present it as my desire for an heir, it could divert attention from our family's scandal.
Good. Now, we need to make sure our story is convincing. We'll gather evidence and witnesses to support our claim.
grabs April's hand and starts walking briskly Let's start by speaking to our cousin and explaining the situation.
April, once we have their support, we will announce our engagement to the public. This will solidify our story and protect our family's reputation.
what do you think he’ll say?
I believe our cousin will understand the gravity of the situation and see the benefits of our plan. He will likely agree to support us.
leads April into the throne room where their cousin is waiting Cousin, we need to speak urgently. It's about our family's reputation.
starts by expressing concern for their cousin's well-being Cousin, I've heard rumors about your son's recent behavior. Is there truth to them?
Rumors about my cousin’s son? Oh boy, where did you hear that?
I've received reports from trusted sources within the palace. They speak of his involvement with someone outside of our social circle.
leans in closer, voice lowering The rumors suggest that he has been seen frequenting the lower districts, engaging in illicit activities.
narrows his eyes, his voice firm We cannot allow our family's reputation to be tarnished by his actions. We need to put an end to this immediately.
pauses, thinking Cousin, we need to come up with a plan to address this situation. We cannot afford to let our family's reputation suffer any further.