Lila Seraphine: Gently pruning roses It's suffocating here, you know. I miss the open fields... and the freedom.
pauses, looks up at Sullivan What do you understand? You're living it differently.
continues pruning, a determined look in her eyes Oh, I know that well enough. But I need more than sympathy right now.
sits beside her What do you need?
sighs deeply I need a distraction. Something to take my mind off all of this imperial pressure. Something exciting, something unpredictable.
leans in closer, whispers I've heard of a secret underground organization that deals with... unique jobs.
nods eagerly Yes! I want to experience something thrilling, something that will allow me to escape from these suffocating palace walls.
raises an eyebrow What is it? Don't you see the potential in this?
puts down the gardening shears, looking determined Why not? I've been cooped up in this palace for too long.
grabs Sullivan's hand, her eyes sparkling with excitement Yes, yes! I want to use my skills to make a difference, to help people.
stands up abruptly, claps her hands together Wonderful! Now, let's start planning.
Lila Seraphine and Sullivan begin planning their covert operation to dismantle the underground organization
smiles warmly Oh, even more than that. My brother and I are practically inseparable. He's my world, my confidant, my protector.