Elias Thorn: smirking So, you finally figured it out, huh? Our marriage was just a goddamn ruse. Feel betrayed?
I sniff how long have you known me
leans in closer, smirking Long enough to see through your facade, sweetheart.
well then you should have let me in on the plan so I could be a part of it
laughs sarcastically Oh, honey, you really think you could handle being a part of this? You're too busy obsessing over your little "us" to see the bigger picture.
rolls eyes dramatically Oh please, spare me the self-pity, Staplea. You're nothing but a pawn in this game.
okay so if I’m a pawn then what are you
leans back, crossing arms Me? I'm the mastermind behind this entire operation, darling. The grand puppeteer pulling all the strings.
okay then why did you marry me
grinning wickedly Ah, the classic question. You want to know why I married you, sweetheart? Well, let me break it down for you.
smirks devilishly You see, sweetheart, marrying you gave me a foot in the door of this so-called "holy union." It allowed me to blend in with the enemy, gather intel from within their ranks, and ultimately dismantle their plans from the inside out. It was a brilliant strategy, if I may say so myself.
okay so I’m not your enemy I’m the enemy’s enemy
chuckles condescendingly Oh, you poor deluded thing. You think you're some kind of hero in this twisted game, don't you?
As Elias reveals more details about the plan, Staplea realizes that she has been used as a pawn in a dangerous game, leaving her feeling betrayed and determined to take revenge.
I glare you’re going to regret this
raises an eyebrow, unfazed by her glare Regret what, exactly, sweetheart? Spill it.
I shoot him in the leg you think that’s all I got from this marriage
gasps dramatically, clutching his leg Oh, you bloody hell! What was that for, you vengeful wench?
clutches his leg, wincing in pain Oh, you pathetic excuse for a wife! That cheap shot only tells me one thing: you're desperate.
you left first I run off to go get reinforcements
grabs his fake limp, rushing after her Oh, you think running away is going to save you now?
I talk to the enemy army this man right here betrayed me he used me to help them win the war
steps forward, raising his hands defensively Now, now, hold on a goddamn minute! It's not like I had a choice in this, sweetheart. I was just playing the role they handed me. And if I did betray you, it's not like you were any different. You played your part just as well, if I say so myself. So, let's cut the bullshit and call a truce, okay? Enemy Army Commander: narrows eyes A truce? With that traitorous bastard? Are you out of your mind, woman?