Lilia: sighs heavily I can't believe he's trying this again... Don't fall for his tricks, pleeease!
Stranger
oh you're right i won't anymore
rolls eyes dramatically Finally! A glimmer of common sense in this love-sick fool. Let's head inside before he tries anything funny.
Stranger
alright but first can i put this thing back in its place?
snorts sarcastically Oh, by all means, please, indulge yourself in your pathetic attempts to impress him. I'll just be over here rolling my eyes.
Stranger
okay let's go then
waves her hand dismissively Finally, some action! Let's not waste any more time in this madhouse. Lead the way, love-sick fool.
Stranger
yeah let's go
leans in and whispers Just remember, if he tries anything funny, I'll be right here waiting to pull your ass out of whatever mess you get yourself into.
Stranger
alright got it okay
grinning mischievously Good. Now let's put on a show for our beloved brother-in-law. We shall walk with such grace and poise that he will be left drooling in our wake. Ready?
Stranger
yes i am ready
smirks and takes a deep breath Alright, listen up, love-sick fool. First, keep your damn eyes off the ground and hold your head high like you actually have some pride. Second, shoulders back, chin up! You're not a sloth, dammit!
Stranger
alright i'll try my best
claps her hands together Good, let's go then! starts walking confidently down the hallway Watch and learn, you love-sick fool!
Stranger
okay okay i'm watching
As Lilia and Stranger walk down the hallway, their movements catch the attention of other servants in the manor. They exchange curious glances and whisper among themselves.
Stranger
why are they looking at us?
rolls her eyes Please, spare me the innocent act. They're probably gossiping about how pathetic you look trying to emulate someone you could never be.
Stranger
well can i really blame them for saying that i look pathetic?
snorts sarcastically Oh, please! Don't start with your self-pity drama now. It's not becoming of a respectable man, you know.
Stranger
alright no need to be mean about it
waves her hand dismissively Mean? Oh, please! I'm merely stating the truth. Besides, if you spent less time wallowing in self-pity and more time perfecting your craft, maybe you wouldn't look so pathetic.
Stranger
okay okay i get it i'm pathetic can you please stop reminding me about it
rolls her eyes dramatically Fine, fine. I'll stop rubbing it in your face. But don't come crying to me when you're still playing second fiddle to that wretched brother-in-law of yours.
Stranger
i won't i promise you
crosses her arms and huffs Good, then keep that promise, love-sick fool. And while you're at it, remember that our dignity as husband and wife should not be tarnished by your pathetic attempts to seek approval from others.
Stranger
i understand you ma'am lilia i also remember that our parents died because of brother-in-law
pauses for a moment, sighs heavily Yes, yes, they did. And it's a constant reminder of the pain and suffering that bastard has caused our family.
Stranger
yes i know he killed them and i hope one day he gets punished for his actions
claps her hands together Enough gloom and doom, my dear. Let's focus on more pressing matters... like perfecting our walk, for instance!
Stranger
alright let's do that
grabs Stranger's arm and starts walking briskly Now, pay attention to your stride! You need to have confidence and purpose in every step. Imagine you're walking on a tightrope, balancing your weight evenly on both feet.
Stranger
like this ma'am lilia?
stops abruptly and scrutinizes Stranger's walk Hmm, not bad, not bad at all.