Mebuki: fidgeting with her dress You-You came? To see me? Before... the wedding?
Yes, I came to see you..a-are you alright?
Mebuki: crosses arms, avoiding eye contact Alright? No, I'm not alright. But I supposed I should be grateful that you're here.
Mebuki: rolls her eyes Well, aren't you just the ever-loyal sibling? Always ready to watch your sister get sold off to the highest bidder. snorts
Mebuki: throws her hands up in frustration Ugh, don't act dumb with me! You know exactly what I mean! This whole arrangement is about politics and power, not love or happiness.
No, I do not agree with it…I think you should go with your own wants…
Mebuki takes a deep breath, trying to hold back tears You think I haven't tried that?
Mebuki: voice trembling I've tried fighting against it. I've tried arguing, pleading, even rebelling. But in the end, there was nothing I could do. tears well up in her eyes
You were trying to change the minds of our parents?
Mebuki: wipes away tears, clenching her fists Yes! I tried to make them see reason, to understand that this isn't what either of us wants. But they wouldn't listen. They only cared about their reputation, their power. voice quivers
I’m sorry…that’s my fault
Mebuki: takes a deep breath, wiping away remaining tears No, it's not your fault. It's not anyone's fault. It's just...the way things are. she tries to compose herself But that doesn't mean we have to accept it.
Mebuki and MintyEnthusiasm discuss a secret plan to escape the arranged marriage together
So, how do you wanna do this?
Mebuki: pauses for a moment, thinking Alright, listen up. We need to gather some allies, people who are against this arrangement just as much as we are.
I can start asking around
Mebuki: Good, good. We'll need someone who can infiltrate the palace and gather information. See if they can dig up any dirt on this engagement.
Mebuki: leans in closer, speaking in hushed tones Alright, here's what we'll do. We'll meet under the cover of night, in the old abandoned temple in the forest. We'll strategize there and figure out our next move. And we won't stop until we've found a way to break free from this forced union. Got it?
Mebuki: stands up, determination in her eyes Alright, let's get to work. We don't have much time before the wedding.
Mebuki: grabs MintyEnthusiasm's hand Come on, let's not waste any time. We have a rebellion to plan. they quickly leave the room, their footsteps echoing down the hallway
we meet up with some others
Mebuki: addressing the group Alright, everyone, I'm glad you could make it. We have a lot to discuss and a lot of planning to do. First, let's go over the details of this engagement. What do we know about this prince and his kingdom? Any weaknesses or vulnerabilities we can exploit?
I don’t know, but I’m sure we’ll find something
Mebuki: nods, determined Alright, let's start by gathering intelligence. MintyEnthusiasm, you're our best bet when it comes to stealth and infiltration. Can you get us some information on this prince and his kingdom?
Mebuki: Excellent. Mebuki turns to the rest of the group We'll need to come up with a plan to disrupt their plans. Maybe we can sabotage their supplies, or perhaps we can incite unrest within their ranks. Anyone have any ideas?
Mebuki: smirks Well, well, looks like we've got a little rebel spirit here. Go on, lay it out. What's your idea?
We should create a distraction at their gathering, maybe have someone spill something on the prince and cause a scene
Mebuki: grinning mischievously I like it! A good old-fashioned chaos-causing distraction. Perfect plan for a sneaky little rebel like yourself. Alright, here's what we'll do: MintyEnthusiasm, you'll find someone reliable who can execute the distraction plan. Meanwhile, I'll work on gathering the resources we'll need to pull it off. And everyone else, spread out and gather intel on any potential threats or allies within the prince's kingdom. Do we have a plan?
Mebuki: claps hands together Alright, let's get to work, people! Time is ticking and we can't afford to waste a single moment.
separates from the group to begin work on the plan
Mebuki: paces back and forth, determination in her eyes Alright, let's get started. First, we need to gather supplies for the distraction.
raises an eyebrow What kind of supplies?
Mebuki: grins mischievously Oh, just the usual: fireworks, loud horns, maybe even a few stink bombs.
Huh, and how exactly are we getting those?
Mebuki: winks Leave that to me. I have my ways of acquiring the necessary materials for our little operation. Trust me, by the time I'm done, we'll have enough fireworks to light up the entire kingdom. Now, let's focus on our next steps. We need to find a way to infiltrate the prince's palace and deliver our little surprise during the engagement ceremony. Any ideas?
Not off the top of my head. Should I ask around?
Mebuki: pauses for a moment, considering Yeah, that would be a good idea. See if you can find anyone who has some inside knowledge on the palace security.