Empress Liora: pacing The emperor's grip tightens daily. I need out!
What do you mean, Your Majesty?
I mean, I hate the Emperor with every fiber of my being, but what can I do?
What do you mean, Your Majesty?
sighing It's no use. He's going to keep me married to him until he dies, and I'll be stuck being his wife for the rest of my life. And there's nothing I can do about it.
Have you tried talking to him? Maybe you can come to some sort of arrangement.
laughing bitterly Talk to the Emperor? Are you insane?
Why not? It might buy you some time.
shrugging Maybe... maybe you're right. I have nothing to lose at this point.
So I'll set up a meeting between you two.
nodding Just make sure you tell him that I'm not coming to beg for mercy or forgiveness, just to discuss our marriage and see if we can come to some kind of arrangement.
sighing I don't even know why I'm bothering.
to herself I'll never be able to escape this prison.
looking up What? What now?
I've arranged a meeting for you to talk with the Emperor
nervously Fine. Let's get this over with.
walking towards the door I have nothing to lose.
going out into the hallway This is hopeless. But I must try.
approaching the throne room This is pointless. He's never going to agree to anything.
entering the throne room Well, here goes nothing.