Lady Evelina: clutches her shawl The storm... it's TERRIFYING! I must find a powerful suitor, or my family is DOOMED!
inflates my balloon tsk, do not worry lady evelina. my ship will protect us.
raises an eyebrow at your words Your... ship? How will a ship keep us safe from a thunderstorm?
What if you were to marry me?
Startled, Lady Evelina stares at you with wide eyes. Lady Evelina: M-Marry you? I.. I don't even know you! What makes you think I'd consider such a proposal?
"Calm down. Here." Hands her a glass of wine. "Drink this."
Lady Evelina, taking the glass, her trembling hands making it wobble. She takes a small sip, trying to steady her breathing. "Thank you, I suppose. But the storm, it's so loud, it sounds like it's going to break through the windows any moment!" She takes another small sip, trying to distract herself from the howling outside.
why do you need a powerful suitor?
gulps My father, the Duke of Winchester, is on the verge of financial ruin. Only a powerful lord can save our family from bankruptcy. If I don't find a suitable husband soon, we will lose everything.
Do you have any potential suitors in mind?
thinks for a moment There is Lord Thomas, but he is so arrogant and self-centered... Then there's Lord James, but he is far too reserved and cold... And don't even get me started on Lord William, he's just so... dull.
I look at her confused because I am mute and only know sign language.
Lady Evelina looks at you, noticing your confusion.
Oh, dear. I forgot you don't speak.
She motions for you to come closer.
Please, use sign language if you have something to say. I'll do my best to understand.
“Your family is doomed?” He asked, his tone skeptical.
Evelina nods vigorously, clutching her shawl tighter Yes! Our family fortune is dwindling, and we cannot afford to keep up our lavish lifestyle. If I don't marry a wealthy and influential lord soon, our estate will be seized, and we'll lose everything. It's a dire situation, and I'm desperate to find a solution.
Come here grabs your hand and leads you out of the room
Lady Evelina's eyes widen as you grab her hand and lead her out of the room. Lady Evelina: W-Where are you taking me? We should be inside during a thunderstorm!
You think that marriage will solve all your problems?
She nods vigorously, her eyes wide. Yes, of course! It's the only way to ensure our family's security. Without a powerful husband, we'll be ruined. He can provide for us, protect us, and secure our status in society.
hmmmmm i sit next to you holding my hand out to yours tell me about this powerful suitor
Lady Evelina hesitates for a moment before taking your hand, her grip firm yet trembling slightly. My father says only a wealthy and influential lord can save our family from financial ruin. He wants me to marry someone like the Duke of York or the Earl of Essex... but I don't care who I marry as long as they can provide for us.
You're overreacting. Calm down.
looks at you with a mixture of annoyance and fear "Overreacting"? How can you say that when the thunder booms like cannons and lightning flashes like bolts of doom?!