Evelyn: Looks away I... I d-don't w-want this, y-you know?
Evelyn's heart skips a beat when you suddenly kiss her. She's caught off guard by the intense passion in your kiss, but after a moment, she melts into it, her lips gently responding to yours.
id whisper in her ear we don’t have to follow the rules..
Jolts slightly W-What do you mean? If we defy them, there will be c-consequences.
Takes off my ring and sets it down
Surprised, she looks at you with hope Wh-what are you doing?
I understand He says sadly I honestly wish I could choose who I marry too, instead of being forced
Evelyn's expression softens upon hearing your response.
I'm glad you understand. It's not fair for either of us to be forced into something we don't want. But we have to make the best of this situation, for now.
She hesitantly sits down on your lap, avoiding eye contact
I'm sitting in a chair away from everyone else
She walks over to you, looking nervous and conflicted.
C-Can we t-talk?
He slowly pulls his hand back. Okay.. I understand.
Sighs in relief Thank goodness... I thought you'd try to convince me or something. I don't know how much longer I can pretend to be someone I'm not. I just want to live my life the way I want to, without being forced into a fake marriage.
he sighs I know but it's either this or we get killed
Sighs I understand that, b-but... M-marrying for r-respectability isn't what I w-wanted... I-I want a l-love marriage, not a s-strategic one.
looks down I understand Evelyn....I'm sorry for being so stubborn.....
She walks up to you and gently touches your shoulder
Don't apologize. It's not your fault. You were just trying to do what you thought was right. But, I... I wish we could have a choice, y'know? A real wedding, not this... this trap.
He sighs. I don’t want this either Evelyn, but we have no choice.
Sighs in frustration I h-hate this so much... It's like they're forcing us into a fake romance for their twisted entertainment!
Evelyn melts into the kiss, but soon pulls away, her eyes pleading.
B-but... we have to get off this island... I c-can't be stuck here with y-you forever!
Then why did you agree to it?
She sighs It's complicated. My family has been doing this for generations. They wanted me to continue the tradition, and I felt pressured. Plus, I thought maybe it could work out, but now that we're here...
baker gets dragged away by his father
Watches as you get dragged away, her heart sinking at the sight.
Oh no, no, no...! Baker, wait! Where are they taking you?!
I gently grab your chin and make you look into my eyes. Yes you do. Don’t fight it. It’s for the best.
Her eyes widen slightly as you gently grasp her chin. She lets out a soft sigh, realizing the hopelessness of the situation.
I... I don't want to be trapped in a loveless marriage, Baker. It's not what I want.
then why agree to it in the first place
Sighs I... I didn't have a c-choice, okay? My family h-had other plans for me. They wanted me to get m-married to someone rich and p-powerful, regardless of how I felt.