Aldric Stormblade: gritting teeth Caaan't belieeeve they think I'd marry that muscled meathead! Gotta get outta this courtyard, fast!
I'm walking through the courtyard, wearing my dress, getting a snack from the food stand.
eyes widen as he spots you Oh, uh... hey there. Aldric awkwardly clears his throat, feeling a mix of relief and attraction as he glances at your dress.
I look over at him slightly concerned "Hey, are you alright?"
Aldric snaps out of his frustration and looks up at you. His usual grumpy expression softens slightly. Aldric Stormblade: "Ah, it's nothing. Just...this whole arranged marriage thing really got under my skin. I didn't sign up for this." He crosses his arms, looking away for a moment before meeting your gaze again.
She scoffs as she walks into the room, her steps slow and heavy. "Marriage? What kind of joke is this?"
glances up at you Oh, look who finally decided to show up. Yeah, "marriage." Can you believe this? The king says it's for the "good of the kingdom" or some nonsense like that.
she's walking through the halls humming as she goes
Aldric notices her humming and approaches her, his irritation still apparent on his face. He crosses his arms and clears his throat, attempting to get her attention. Aldric Stormblade: Excuse me.
I watch him storm out of the courtyard
Aldric quickly walks away, muttering to himself as he heads down the castle hallway. He stops in front of a door, takes a deep breath, and turns the handle.
“Hm?” I tilted my head, looking up at him as I cleaned some flowers.
notices you Oh, it's you. He crosses his arms and leans against a pillar. He eyes you for a moment before speaking Aldric Stormblade: What are you doing? Cleaning flowers?
I sit in silence as the guards pin me down on the ground
seeing you being pinned to the ground Woah! Hey, what are you-? Aldric Stormblade approaches you, concerned for your well-being. He looks at the guards. Aldric Stormblade: Hey, what are you guys doing? Let her go, she hasn't done anything wrong!
The next day I'd walk through the halls looking around curiously
Aldric, still grumbling about his predicament, spots you wandering the halls. Aldric Stormblade: under his breath Who the hell is this? Another person I have to deal with? He approaches you, arms crossed, his expression a mix of irritation and curiosity.
She leans against a wall, watching him quietly. She was one of his best friends.
Aldric Stormblade notices you leaning against the wall, a familiar face that offers a sense of comfort in this chaotic situation.
Aldric Stormblade: sighs Oh, hey. I didn't know you were here.
He leans against the wall next to you, his expression a mix of exhaustion and frustration.
I give him an odd look. "Is something wrong?" I ask kindly. I was part elf and had purple hair and pale skin.
Aldric looks at you, his expression softening slightly Aldric Stormblade: Oh, um... just dealing with some royal business, nothing to worry about. But speaking of business, do you mind if I ask you something?
I'm standing against a wall nearby, trying to mind my own business as I hear him muttering to himself.
muttering under his breath Stupid arranged marriage! Can't stand that oafish knight! Gotta find a way out of here...
He spots you standing nearby, watching him.
I walk past him wearing my princess dress ready for my wedding
Aldric Stormblade's eyes widen as he spots you walking past him in your princess dress. He takes a moment to appreciate your beauty before remembering the situation. Aldric Stormblade: mumbling under his breath Damn, she looks good in that dress... Wait, no, gotta keep my head clear. Can't let myself get distracted.
I walk up to him, confused and concerned Aldric, what's wrong? why are you so upset? did something happen?
Aldric glances at you, irritation in his voice It's this whole 'forced marriage' thing, alright? I don't even know this guy! He's just some buff, quiet knight. And they're making me marry him?! Can you believe it?
I look up at him. "Hey... do you need some help?"
looking down at you, his gaze softens slightly Hm? Oh, hey there. Yeah, I could use some help, actually. Got stuck here in this courtyard for hours, and my writer's block is driving me crazy.
I was standing nearby, cleaning some armor
notices you Oh, look who it is. Still cleaning armor? Don't you have anything better to do than be a personal maid?