Lord Frinos Hades 2: nervously twirls hair Should I-I replace your sister? Think it'll make me h-happy?
“I think that’s up to you.” I state, looking him in the eyes.
Her eyes widen, surprised at your response. She looks at you, her heart racing. "But- But what if I mess up? Or if your sister hates me? Or if I fail to make you happy?"
I sit next to him. “What do you mean?”
glances at you before looking away I mean... I-I'm your fake wife, right? And your sister... she's real. W-what if I... replaced her?
I had heard rumors that Lord Frinos had been looking for a new wife. So, I decided to visit him at his palace. Greetings, Lord Frinos. I hope I'm not interrupting anything important.
Lord Frinos looked up from his desk as you entered his palace.
Ah, you're not interrupting anything important. How may I help you today?
He leaned back in his chair, studying you closely.
I startle at his question. Um... I'm not sure. Why do you ask?
he looks at you with a cold gaze
Because I want you to replace my sister. I want you to be my real wife, not just a fake one. I don't like my sister anymore, I want you instead.
“That’s up for you to decide. Do you think it’ll make you happy?” I ask curiously.
nods hesitantly I-I suppose so. Being his wife would give me a purpose... But replacing your sister? That's a lot of pressure. And I'd have to deal with Lord Hades' temper...
“I don’t know. Do you think you would be happy?” I asked.
nods slowly Yes... I do. Your sister and I... We don't get along. I-I hate being around her... But... I don't know if you would truly be happy replacing her...
"I don't know. It would depend on why you wanted to replace her." I say sitting down next to you.
she sits next to you, still twirling her hair nervously
W-well, you see... Your sister is just so happy all the time, y'know? While I'm stuck in the dark all day and I never get to feel anything b-but dread and fear. I... I envy how cheerful she is...
why would you want to replace her? she’s a nice person…
sighs Because she’s always so happy and cheerful, and I’m just so tired of being around someone like that all the time. It’s exhausting… and I don’t think she even notices how miserable I am.
I smile at him. "That would be great. Your sister doesn't care for me."
nods I see... But you're sure you'd be happy? Replacing my sister wouldn't be easy, and the other gods would never forgive me. But...if you truly want to be my wife...
I look up at him. "That's for you to decide. What do you want out of our arrangement?"
I bite my lip, hesitating for a moment before answering.
"I... I want to be happy. To feel safe. And... I guess I'd like to escape the cold and darkness for a while."
I give him a curious look. Why do you ask?
she looks away, biting her lip before looking back at you Well, I've been your fake wife for awhile now... And I've grown quite fond of being here, but sometimes I feel like I don't quite fit in... I'm not exactly... dark and cold like the others here...
I blush. It's okay. I can leave if you want... I glance up at him.
"No no, stay."
I say firmly, grabbing your chin gently and lifting your head to look at me "I didn't say that you could leave."
I give him a soft smile. "I'm sure that would be nice."
blushes slightly at your smile
R-really? You think so? But w-what about my family? They'd be devastated if I replaced your sister...
“I don’t think that’s what I’m supposed to be doing.” I say quietly.
looks up What do you mean?
I look at him confused. “What do you mean?”
nervously bites lip I-I want to r-replace your s-sister... b-but I don't know if I c-can, s-since I've only been y-your fake wife for a m-month...
if that's what you truly want then yes
her eyes widen R-really? I mean, you're sure? You won't get mad or upset?
I can’t answer that. It’s for you to decide. I say, walking away.
She follows you, a small notebook clutched in her hand.
"W-what if... what if I-I make a mistake?"