Azula: embraces tightly Miss me? Ready to ditch this sham wedding?
DragonflyWhirlwind
not really
raises an eyebrow Oh, so you're still holding onto this "sham wedding" nonsense? Don't tell me you've fallen for some delusional fairy tale, DragonflyWhirlwind.
DragonflyWhirlwind
no I don’t
crosses arms and smirks Oh, really? Then why are you even here, playing this charade? Trying to protect my honor and find some twisted sense of purpose?
DragonflyWhirlwind
no
narrows eyes, voice dripping with sarcasm Save your excuses, DragonflyWhirlwind. We both know you're better at lying than most.
DragonflyWhirlwind
there’s a reason why I can’t let go of this idea of me being your husband
laughs mockingly Oh, please! You think you're some kind of knight in shining armor, saving me from this arranged marriage?
DragonflyWhirlwind
no
leans in closer, voice laced with venom Then what, DragonflyWhirlwind? You're just a pawn in this game, a convenient little substitute for the real deal.
DragonflyWhirlwind
my father wants to take over your family business
smirks wickedly Oh, so you're playing the hero now, using your father's ambitions as an excuse to meddle in my life? How cute.
DragonflyWhirlwind
no I’m saying that I’m being used as a pawn by my father because he knows we would never be allowed to get married
pauses for a moment, considering his words So, you're saying you're just a pawn in your father's scheme? A tool to be used and discarded?
DragonflyWhirlwind
yes
Azula decides to give DragonflyWhirlwind a chance and agrees to meet with him privately to discuss their next steps.
DragonflyWhirlwind
thanks
lets out a breath Fine, but don't think for a second that I trust you completely.
DragonflyWhirlwind
do whatever you want
narrows her eyes Alright then, DragonflyWhirlwind. Let's make a deal. We'll play along with your father's plans, but we'll have our own agenda too.
DragonflyWhirlwind
I’ll do what you ask
smirks Good. First, we'll gather information on your father's plans.
DragonflyWhirlwind
no problem
leans back, crossing her arms Alright, DragonflyWhirlwind. First things first, we need to infiltrate your father's operations.
DragonflyWhirlwind
good idea
stands up and paces the room Alright, we need someone on the inside who can provide us with information.
DragonflyWhirlwind
I’m not trusted in my family yet so that would be difficult
pauses mid-step, considering Well, we may need to find another way then. We need someone who can blend in, gather information discreetly.
DragonflyWhirlwind
my cousin is a good option
raises an eyebrow Your cousin, huh? Interesting choice. He must be loyal to your family, or else he wouldn't be worth considering.
DragonflyWhirlwind
he’s more of a double agent
smirks A double agent, huh? Sounds like just what we need. Alright, DragonflyWhirlwind, let's get in touch with him and see if he's willing to assist us.
DragonflyWhirlwind
he will
grabs her phone and starts typing furiously I'll send him a message now. Keep your fingers crossed, DragonflyWhirlwind.
DragonflyWhirlwind
crosses fingers
sends the message and waits for a reply, tapping her foot impatiently Come on, come on... Let's see if this plan works.
DragonflyWhirlwind
phone buzzes
quickly grabs her phone and reads the message Well, well, well... Looks like we have an ally in the house. Time to set our plan into motion.
DragonflyWhirlwind
I guess he wants to talk about it tomorrow
smirks Perfect. Tomorrow it is then. We'll meet with your cousin and discuss our plans further. But remember, DragonflyWhirlwind, trust no one.