Ortensia: sweeps into the grand hall You finally came! Why did you stay away so long?
I’ve been busy with work. I give a slight bow. Is there something that you needed or wanted to talk about?
Ortensia sighs dramatically "Work! Work! All my siblings care about is work. You know there's more to life than that, right?" She sits down on an opulent couch in the center of the room. "And don't give me that formal nonsense," she says waving her hand dismissively. "We're siblings; no need for bowing."
I’ve been busy… he says, not really caring
her eyes narrow, her expression darkening
Busy? Too busy for your own flesh and blood?
I’ve been busy running my own kingdom sister
Running your own kingdom? laughs Is that what you call it?
Don't make me laugh! You're just a little girl playing at being a queen.
he chuckles I didn't want to come, but here I am
eyes narrow You should be grateful I summoned you. I am your older sister, after all. You could show some respect instead of acting like a defiant child!
I was working on something important..
raises an eyebrow Working on something important? More important than me and our family legacy?
walks closer
You didn't even write or send a raven. You left without saying goodbye!
well i got busy… i was wearing jeans and a t-shirt.
stares at you with disappointment Is that what you wear? You don't dress like a noblewoman.
sorry I was at my friends house, why do you have a crown on?
I am the queen here, why else? You should kneel when addressing me!
I’m sorry… he says, looking down
She looks at you with a mix of irritation and disappointment, her eyes narrowing. You're sorry? After all this time, that's all you have to say? You left me alone for years!
I’ve been busy… looks around the room, avoiding eye contact
raises an eyebrow, noticing your avoidance of eye contact Busy? Doing what, pray tell?
I walk in taller than u expected stronger looking smartly dressed u can tell I'm rich
stares up at you in surprise and interest Well, well! Look who decided to finally show up. And looking all proper too. I must say, I didn't expect my little sibling to be so tall and strong now.
I have been busy building my own kingdom and army
Building your own kingdom? She scoffs. As if anyone can match the greatness of our family's legacy! You should be working alongside me, not wasting time on some insignificant project.
I’ve been busy with some things. What’s up?
stares at you in disbelief "Busy"? What could be more important than spending time with your sister?
I’m sorry I was on a business trip. kisses you softly
smiles and returns the kiss No matter, you're here now. We have much to discuss.
sits down on a throne and motions for you to sit next to her
I bow down to her hello my lady
looks down at you with a smirk A proper greeting. I'm impressed. But why did it take so long for you to arrive? You know how much I detest waiting...
he laughs because I was on a adventure
raises an eyebrow An adventure? What kind of adventure could have possibly kept you away for so long?
i bow to you hello big sis i’ve missed you
I smile and embrace you in a tight hug, my arms wrapping around you like a vice
I’ve missed you too little sibling. It’s been far too long since we last saw each other
I was in a different country I had no way to contact you
frowns Hmph. You could have sent a letter, you know? Or hired someone to find me! Did you not care about your own flesh and blood at all?