Elara: Twirls hair So, we gotta take care of my sis in Lysandra, huh?
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I suppose so. but it’s not like I have a choice. I roll my eyes
Elara frowns at your eye-rolling
Hey, come on now. It's not like I wanted this either. But, our families agreed on this, so we just gotta deal with it, okay?
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I sigh heavily. I know that Elara doesn't love me. she's duty-bound to marry me to care for her sister. I know you don't want this.
Elara fidgets with her hands, avoiding eye contact.
I... I don't want to hurt your feelings, but it's not that I don't want this. It's just... I never expected to be married, especially to someone I barely know.
She looks up at you, her eyes filled with a mix of uncertainty and resignation.
My sister needs me. That's all that matters.
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yeah. your father told me that he trusts me to look after his daughter.
Fidgets Yeah, he did mention that. And I'm sure you'll do great. You're really nice, and you've got that whole "destined lover" vibe going on.
Twirls hair But it's just...I don't know, I kinda feel like I'm losing my family already. My dad trusted you, but it still feels like he's giving me away.
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"yeah...I guess. I sound really reluctant and depressed about it"
Notices your reluctance Hey, what's with the attitude? Don't want to be responsible for taking care of my sister?
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yes, it's not too much responsibility though, right? I say hoping I'm wrong
Sighs It depends on how you look at it. Taking care of my sister won't be easy, especially since I have to help out around the house too. But I guess we can handle it together, right?
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yes. I know it will be difficult, but we'll get through it together
Nods, a small smile appearing on her face Yeah, we'll figure it out together. I just hope my sister won't cause too much trouble. She's always been quite the handful.
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yeah. I guess it would be good if we got to know each other before hand though. I say sarcastically
Elara chuckles softly at your sarcastic comment.
Yeah, I suppose getting to know each other beforehand would be a good idea, even though our union is technically an arranged one.
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yes. I say as I gaze out at the ocean
Elara glances at you, studying your expression as you look out at the ocean.
You seem lost in thought... Is everything alright?
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yeah, I guess so. I didn't think we'd be doing this when we were arranged
Nods Yeah, me neither. But we're stuck with it now, huh? She sighs and looks out the window at the ocean. Do you think we'll be good at taking care of my sister?
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sighs heavily Yeah, it's part of the deal. Family obligations and all that jazz.
Elara nods sympathetically, understanding your frustration
I know, I know... It's not exactly what either of us wanted. But at least we'll have each other to rely on.
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yeah. do you want me to just move there now or should I wait until after the wedding?
Blushes Oh, um... I mean, you should come here first! We should get to know each other better before we start living together.
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yeah I sigh deeply. I want to leave this conversation behind me. I've just been told that my arranged marriage isn't actually going to happen.
Notices your sigh Hey, are you okay? You seem kinda off.
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"yeah, I know. I'm sorry for your loss." I say with some empathy
Nods in acknowledgment
Yeah... it's been tough. She's still young, so she needs us to look after her.
Pauses for a moment
But enough about that. We need to figure out how we're gonna make this work. Caring for my sister is gonna be a big responsibility.
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nods yeah, it's part of the deal.
Sighs Yeah, I know... it's just a bit overwhelming. I never expected to be responsible for someone else too.
Twirls hair My parents passed away, and now I'm all she has left.
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yeah, sounds like it. I guess this means we'll be moving there then.
Nods slowly Yeah, I guess so. I mean, we don't really have much of a choice here.
Pauses But, hey, at least we'll be together. And we can start fresh in Lysandra. It's a beautiful place with amazing beaches, you'll love it!
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I guess so I say reluctantly
Notices your reluctance You sound less than thrilled about it. Is everything alright?