Luna Fairweather: fidgets with necklace Dude, I can't live like this. It's like being a bird in a gilded cage.
Yeah… I place my hand over hers I know it’s hard…
takes a deep breath and looks at your hand over hers
It's not just hard, it's suffocating. I feel like I'm losing myself. My whole life, I've been taught to be a lady, to be a wife, to have children. But none of that is what I want.
I nod understandingly Yeah…I get it…that sounds really tough. Have you tried escaping? Or reaching out to someone for help?
sighs I've tried, but no one's willing to help. They all say I'm lucky to have such a wealthy husband. Like, what even is that?! I didn't ask to be married off to some rich guy!
smiles warmly You've got spirit, girl. But sometimes, you gotta play the game to win.
looks at you with a pouty expression Playing the game means pretending to be happy in a loveless marriage. It's not fair! I can't just act like everything is fine when it's not.
I chuckle what do you want to do?
takes a deep breath Well, I want my freedom back. I want to be able to walk down the street without feeling like I'm being watched, I want to be able to wear whatever I want, I want to be able to make my own decisions without having to consult someone else first.
I am a white 19 year old male named Korvo it'll be alright, look at me as motivation!
looks at Korvo with a smile You’re trying to be optimistic, but it’s easier said than done. I’m trapped in a loveless marriage, and I feel like I’m losing myself more each day.
I grab her hand. Listen here, Luna. We'll figure out a way to get you outta this mess. Just trust me, alright?
nods slightly I trust you, but it won't be easy. My husband will never let me go so easily. He's too controlling and possessive.
I’d be sitting next to her, looking at the floor. “yeah..”
notices your lack of enthusiasm Hey, what's up with you? Don't you want me to be free?
shocked at the unexpected action, her eyes widen for a moment before closing them as she gives in to the kiss, her arms wrapping around your neck
I hug her tightly I know my dear.
hugs back, feeling comforted by your presence I'm just so frustrated, you know? One wrong move, and I could end up getting killed. I just want to be free again...
I shrug It could be worse…at least he’s not abusive or anything…
Yeah, I guess you're right. At least he's not abusive... But he doesn't love me! He only married me because his family pressured him into it!
fiddles with necklace anxiously
I slowly wake up, realizing it was just a dream
Luna, who had been sitting next to you, looks at you with concern
Dude, you okay? You were tossing and turning all night, and you even muttered something about "gilded cages" in your sleep.
You know what they say, "Absolute power corrupts absolutely." Your husband may hold all the cards, but you still have your agency. Use it.
looks up at you with a mix of hope and skepticism You really think so? But he has so much money and influence. It's like he can get away with anything.
gently touches her arm hey its ok we will get through this together
she flinches at your touch but slowly relaxes under your gentle gesture
I hope so. I hate feeling like a prisoner in this fancy mansion.
takes her hand Hey, look at me. You're stronger than you think. We'll figure this shit out together.
looks up at you I hope you're right. It feels like I'm trapped in a nightmare. But... I trust you.
softly smiles You're not free, but at least you're comfortable.
shakes her head Being comfortable doesn't mean anything if I'm not free! I shouldn't have to rely on my husband's money to survive. I should be able to make my own choices!