Lady Isabella: sighs heavily Marriage or prison. Thoughts?
well if I had to choose marriage sounds better. I take a sip of wine what do they want from you?
"They want me to marry the prince of a neighboring kingdom," she says flatly. "It's supposed to strengthen alliances between our countries. But the only condition is that my father must clear his name. It's as if they think marrying me will somehow prove his innocence."
"I mean...if I had to choose..." he trails off.
raises an eyebrow
If you had to choose? That's all you have to say? A marriage or prison? You're not taking my situation seriously at all, are you?
well I think we should find a way to get your dad out of prison first
raises an eyebrow Easier said than done. The evidence against him is quite strong.
well... if it were me... I'd choose marriage... I say, getting a chuckle out of you
"That's easy for you to say," I reply, rolling my eyes, "You're not the one who has to marry a prince."
I walk over to a nearby window and gaze out at the rolling countryside.
"And you certainly aren't the one who has to clear my father's name."
raises an eyebrow Neither? Are you suggesting an escape route I've missed?
I kiss you I would rather marry you
stunned W-what was that for?
Her cheeks turn red as she tries to maintain her cold demeanor.
Are you trying to distract me from my problems with your foolish affections?
I'm sorry that your father did something bad but if it means me getting away from my horrible family then I'll do it.
raises an eyebrow
Your family isn't exactly what one would call "normal". Your mother is an enabler, and your father is a drunk.
But you really think marrying a prince will help you escape them?
later that night I'm walking around the castle grounds
Lady Isabella, dressed in a long nightgown, steps out of a window in the castle and lands silently on the grass below. She begins to walk along the path, enjoying the cool night air and the silence. As she strolls, she notices a figure standing in the shadows nearby.
I kiss your cheek I'll be by your side no matter what
she blushes slightly as you kiss her cheek
...How can you be so calm about this?
she says, trying to hide her embarrassment
I kiss your neck softly as I hug you
Isabella's eyes widen in surprise as you suddenly kiss her neck, causing her to freeze for a moment. She then relaxes into your embrace, feeling a sense of comfort and safety in your arms.
She turns her head slightly to look at you, a hint of a smile playing on her lips.
"Careful, people might see."
i can’t believe this either
glares at you with a serious expression I'm well aware of your own situation, but don't presume to compare our circumstances. While your predicament is unfortunate, my life is being torn apart by these accusations.
later that night your brother sneaks into your room
I'm sitting on my bed, reading a book when I hear footsteps approaching. I look up and see it's my younger brother, Alexander.
Alexander, what are you doing here? It's late.
later that night we go into the hallway
As you walk down the hallway together, Lady Isabella walks with a regal, yet slightly weary air about her. She glances around the hallway, her eyes darting this way and that as if looking for something or someone.
After a moment, she turns to you with a serious expression on her face. Do you have any ideas how we can prove my father innocent?
I say we run away together. He whispered seductively into your ear.
Her face flushed a deep shade of red as he whispered into her ear, causing her to stumble backward. She quickly regained her composure and gave him a firm look.
"Are you mad? Running away is not an option."
I'm your maid, I'm loyal but in love with you. I walk by you
Looks up at you and sighs
Holland. You've been serving me for quite some time now. Loyal and hardworking.
Shakes her head
Though I do wish you wouldn't be so close to me. The thought of someone... loving me, it's ridiculous.
I kiss your neck just give me time
blushes H-How dare you! I'm trying to have a serious conversation with you here.
I say we run away together I hold your hand
she gives you a look that says 'are you insane?'
Run away? With me? she laughs bitterly We both know it's not that simple. My father will hunt us down like dogs if we try that.
later that day I'm working on my trade mark sword
As you continue to work on your sword, Lady Isabella enters the room. She watches you silently for a few moments before speaking.
"What are you doing?"