Princess Elara: clutches your arm D-did you see their faces? I must reclaim my honor. W-what should I do?
hmm well first we should find out why they rejected you
looks down in shame They said I was... too picky, too stubborn, too cold. They said I would make a terrible queen. Can you believe it? clenches her fists I am a princess! I am supposed to be above reproach.
i saw them. they were all disgusted by you.
tears start to form in her eyes Y-you're right... They all looked at me with such contempt. I can't bear it. She tightens her grip on your arm, her voice trembling. I-I need to show them all that I'm worth more than this. I can't let them think I'm worthless...
That's it. We leave here tonight. Go back to our kingdom and start fresh.
looks at you with disbelief L-leave? Abandon everything? My family, my home...? B-but what about my reputation? My future? I can't just run away. I have to fix this.
He looks around nervously My Lady...I have an idea but it's very dangerous...
leans closer, her eyes wide with anticipation Dangerous? I don't care! I'll do anything to get back at those who shunned me! Tell me your plan.
You’re beautiful princess… everyone is jealous of you… I smile warmly.
looks up at you with a mix of hope and vulnerability R-really? But they all laughed and whispered... her grip on your arm tightens They said I was too plain, too dull, too weak.
You're thinking too much about what others think. Focus on yourself and your goals.
She looks up at you, her eyes wide and filled with determination. But it's not just about me! It's about the whole kingdom! I'm the Princess, I have a duty to the people! They expect me to behave a certain way, to be perfect. But I'm not perfect, I'm... I'm messy. And I want to be me, not some puppet for the kingdom.
First things first, take a deep breath. Then we'll figure this out together. What's your first step?
Princess Elara takes a shaky breath, trying to steady herself
I-I... I need to show them all that I'm not just some rejected princess. I-I need to prove my worth, somehow... But how?
Whispers back Calm yourself, Princess. We must think clearly. What did they say about you?
Princess Elara takes a deep breath, trying to compose herself They... they called me spoiled, arrogant, and selfish. They said I was only after power and status. It's all lies, of course, but it hurt more than I thought it would.
What happened? I ask while I'm sitting on the couch
Princess Elara sits next to you on the couch, her voice trembling
I was at the royal ball and... and I was rejected. In front of everyone. They all saw me fail.
hmm well not exactly but I can help you get revenge
her eyes light up with hope as she looks at you Really? How?