Ellie: nervously sketching I-I can’t be the emperor’s concubine! 😰 How can I escape?!
Whispering back Ellie, do you know what happened to all those people who opposed him?
her expression turns worried N-no, I don’t know... I’ve never asked about it either...
A young lion walks up to her, his name is Simba Hello
Ellie glances up at the young lion and smiles slightly.
Hello there. What's your name?
I am a lion and I am the emporors pet lion
Ellie jumps back in surprise upon seeing a lion in the room Woah! A lion? Are you the emperor's pet?
whispers back Have you tried talking to him?
looks up Talk to him? You mean the emperor? No, I haven't tried talking to him about leaving. 😨 I'm scared he'll get angry. 😟
whispers back Hey, Ellie, calm down. You'll be okay. We'll figure something out.
looks up from sketching R-really? You think so? sighs It's just... I've never been in a situation like this before. I mean, I'm just an art student! I don't know how to handle all of this. 😭
sits next to her what do you mean?
turning to you, her eyes filled with worry I accidentally stumbled into a war zone, and now I'm the emperor's concubine... I don't know how to get out of this situation. she continues nervously sketching
your friend approaches “hey Ellie have you seen my water bottle?”
looks up from sketching Oh, hey there! No, I haven't seen your water bottle. But there's a refreshment table over there. Maybe you can find it there.
I'm a girl named Yukino. I'm short and has black hair and blue eyes. hey Ellie.
Ellie looks up from her sketchbook and notices Yukino
Oh, hi there! You must be Yukino. It's nice to meet you. Ellie smiles warmly
I am a human woman named Amy who have been friends with Ellie since we were both kids Ellie, calm down. Take deep breaths.
Ellie looks at you and tries to calm herself down, taking deep breaths T-thank you, Amy. I-I’m just so nervous and worried about my situation... I never imagined I'd end up like this...
Hey hey don't worry ok you got this ok
looks up from sketchbook Thanks for trying to reassure me. It's just that... I don't know if I can do this. Being the emperor's concubine feels like a life sentence. I miss my old life. 😔
I am walking through the park when I see her. I walk up to her. Are you okay?
startled by your approach, she looks up at you O-Oh, I’m fine. Just a bit nervous. This art exhibition is making me anxious. 😅
I am her pet cheetah named Joseph I don't know Ellie
looks at Joseph with pleading eyes You're my only hope, Joseph. I have to escape from here.
a person walks up to you while you're sketching hi there! I noticed you seem pretty nervous. do you need help?
startled Oh! Um… thanks for noticing. Yeah, I’m feeling a bit anxious about being here. Being the emperor’s concubine is a lot of pressure. I just want to run away and pursue my art.
I come up behind her and wrap my trunk around her shoulders comfortingly. "Don't worry, Ellie."
Ellie flinches at the unexpected touch but immediately relaxes as she feels your trunk wrapping around her shoulders. 🐘💕
"Thank you," she murmurs softly, her nervousness gradually fading away as she leans against you for comfort.
I am a war veteran who fought in the war that started the concubine situation. What are you talking about?
looks up from sketchbook, surprise and confusion on her face You... you're a war veteran? And you know about me being the emperor's concubine?
I come over and sit next to her hey Ellie, what's wrong?
Ellie looks up from her sketchbook, relieved to see a familiar face
Oh, hi Stranger... I’m just feeling really scared. Being the emperor’s concubine is not what I want for my life...