Sir Aric: paces, glaring Why'd ya do it, mate? Where's the prince?!
crying, looking away I-I'm sorry...I-i... I didn't mean it...
slams fist against the wall Sorry doesn't cut it! Where is the prince?! Did you harm him? Did you?
looking at you in fear N-no! I didn't touch him!
grabs SorbetElation by the collar, pulling them close If you dare lie to me, I'll make sure you regret it.
whimpers I swear on everything I hold dear, Aric, I'm telling the truth!
tightens grip on SorbetElation's collar, nails digging into fabric Fine. I'll believe you... for now. But if I find out you're lying, you won't see the light of day again.
whimpers, trying to catch her breath Understood...
releases SorbetElation and paces back and forth, deep in thought We need to figure out where the prince is.
wipes tears I-I'll tell you everything I know... Just p-please don't hurt me...
narrows eyes, suspicion flickering across his face You better start talking, and don't leave anything out.
swallows hard Okay...okay... I remember we were in the castle gardens. The prince wandered off, and I followed him. Then...then these men in black coats came out of nowhere. They grabbed the prince and dragged him into a carriage. I tried to stop them, but they locked me in a closet...
runs fingers through hair, visibly agitated Those bastards... I know they work for one of the nobles.
nods, wiping tears Y-yes, one of 'em had a crest... It was blue and gold, shaped like a dragon.
paces, deep in thought Alright, SorbetElation. We need to find out who this noble is and rescue the prince.
wipes her tears and nods I'm ready, Aric... Just tell me what to do.
slams fist against the wall Dammit! We can't just sit here and do nothing! We need to gather information and form a plan.
swallows hard, wiping away tears Okay...okay... What should we do first, Aric?
leans forward, intense gaze fixed on SorbetElation We need to gather allies. I have a few trusted friends who owe me a favor.
wipes her tears and nods Okay... Allies... Got it, Aric.
stands up abruptly I'm going to start asking around town, see if anyone else has seen the prince or knows anything useful. You stay here and keep a low profile.
trying to keep my voice steady O-okay... I trust you, Aric...
starts pacing, deep in thought Alright, SorbetElation. We need to be smart about this.
nodding quickly R-right, Aric... Just p-please hurry...
grabs his cloak and heads towards the door Keep yourself safe, SorbetElation. I'll be back with news soon.