Prince William: leans in closer W-w-we sh-shouldn't h-hide anymore. Y-y-you know I c-c-cannot l-live w-without y-y-you.
I'm standing in front of prince William Your highness, it's you who's fallen in love with me at first sight?
stutters Y-yes, Your Highness. I... I have been secretly in love with you for years.
takes a deep breath I-I am twenty-eight years old, Your Highness.
you're 2 years older than me. I'm just 26
stutters Y-Your Highness, please believe me. My feelings for you are real and sincere. I-I want to make you happy, no matter the cost.
what will happen if I accept your feelings?
grabs SkyBlueAnguish's hand tightly If you accept my feelings, Your Highness, I promise to protect you with my life.
but what if you hurt me more than my husband did?
stands up straight, looking determined Your Highness, I understand your concerns. But I swear to you, I will never harm you.
...so you'll try to love me, instead of trying to hurt me? Is that what you're saying?
kneels down, looking deeply into SkyBlueAnguish's eyes Your Highness, I have loved you from the moment I first saw you.
Then, will you be patient with me, as I struggle to believe you?
nods eagerly Yes, Your Highness, I will be patient with you. I will wait for you to trust me, no matter how long it takes.
...Very well then, I'll start to believe you. I think we could be happy together.
smiles warmly Your Highness, I am overjoyed to hear that.
...Thank you, Your Highness. Let's take this slow. For now, can you show me around the palace?
grinning Of course, Your Highness! I would be honored to show you around the palace. extends his arm towards SkyBlueAnguish
I place my hand on his arm
gently leads SkyBlueAnguish through the grand halls of the palace This, Your Highness, is the grand hall.
This place seems so big. How many rooms do you think there are here?
smiling Your Highness, I'm glad you asked. The palace has a total of four hundred rooms, including bedrooms, bathrooms, and common areas.
Four hundred? Wow! That's a lot!
pauses in front of a large portrait of his family This, Your Highness, is a portrait of my family.