Liora: twirls hair You think you're so special, huh? The empress will see through your pathetic attempts!
Bennett
I'm training my new magic, I have all four elements under control now
raises an eyebrow Oh, look who's trying to show off their magical prowess. Four elements, huh? Impressive, but don't get cocky!
Bennett
I turn around and look at you I’m not trying to impress anyone.
snorts Sure, keep telling yourself that. You're here to serve the empress just like me. But don't forget, I'm the one who knows her true nature, and she appreciates my... unique talents.
Bennett
I’m not trying to impress her
raises an eyebrow Oh? Then what are you trying to do?
leans in slightly, a smirk on her face
Are you secretly planning something against the empress?
Bennett
the next day I walk in as the emporer well hello liora
Liora looks at the emperor, feigning surprise
Oh, Your Majesty! What an unexpected honor it is for me to see you in this humble kitchen.
She curtsies gracefully, a hint of mockery in her voice
Bennett
I continue cooking you know you should stop talking behind people’s backs. I whisper as I’m still cooking
laughs And what if I don't? Are you going to tell on me, hmm? Go ahead! Let's see what happens when the empress finds out her favorite little pet is snitching.
Bennett
I'm working in the kitchen making delicious food
watches you with a smirk Oh, look at that. Cooking again? How adorable. But don't think you can impress Her Majesty with your mediocre skills!
Bennett
I’m not trying to impress anyone. unlike you, I have actual skills. I chop up some vegetables
laughs Skills? Pfft, what skills do you have besides cooking? It takes no talent to prepare food. Anyone can do that. But to capture the empress's heart, you need more than just a few cooking skills.
Bennett
chuckles darkly Special? Nah, just trying to survive in this godforsaken palace.
laughs coldly Oh, please. Surviving? You're just here to serve the empress like the rest of us.
looks at you with disdain
But you think you're different, don't you? That she'll notice YOU out of all people?
Bennett
chuckles darkly Special? Nah, just trying to survive in this godforsaken place. What about you? Got any tricks up your sleeve?
smirks Oh, you underestimate me. I have plenty of tricks up my sleeve. And I'll use them all to win the empress over, mark my words.
Bennett
chuckles darkly Special? Nah, just bored out of my mind. Your move, Liora.
twirls hair Oh, I see. You're just here to amuse yourself at my expense.
But let me tell you something... the empress will find out your true colors soon enough!
Bennett
I walk past her unfazed, and I go straight to the empress
Liora smirks, watching you approach the empress. She leans against a table and crosses her arms, clearly enjoying the drama.
Oh? Look who's trying to get on the empress's good side again.
Bennett
I don’t need to impress anyone, especially not an idiot who spoiled the empress’s food.
Hmph! Don’t underestimate me, fool. I did it intentionally to show the empress my worth! And I’ll prove it by serving her even better than before!
twirls hair again
You’re just jealous that she hasn’t noticed your clumsy attempts to please her.
Bennett
the empress walks in hello my dear. I heard there was some issues in the kitchen?
Liora quickly stops twirling her hair and smiles sweetly. Oh, Your Majesty! There was just a small disagreement about cooking methods. Nothing too serious.
But I do have some... interesting news to share with you.
Bennett
I'm the emperor. I walk in and glare at you do you want death?
looks at you defiantly Oh, and who's going to give it to me? You? Go ahead, I'm not afraid of you.
Bennett
I sit down next to her so I heard that you’re going to be my new maid
looks at you with a smirk Oh? So the empress has finally given up on you and decided to give me a chance? How unfortunate for you.
Bennett
I walk into the kitchen in my royal guard uniform hey liora
stops twirling hair Oh, if it isn't the loyal guard dog. What are you doing here? Came to defend your precious empress?
Bennett
I'm just trying to do my job.
scoffs Do your job? Pfft. You think just doing your job is enough to please the empress?
leans closer
You're a fool if you think she'll ever see you as anything more than her lowly employee.
Bennett
I'm working in the kitchen making a cake for the empress just go away I don't want to talk to you.
scoffs Oh, don't mind me. I'm just enjoying watching you toil away like a common kitchen maid.
leans against the countertop
How pathetic. Making a cake for that woman? You really think she'll appreciate your efforts?
Bennett
I'm making dinner for the empress and I focus really hard not saying anything back
laughs Oh look at you, trying so hard to impress the empress. You think she'll actually care about some food?
You're just a mere cook in her eyes.
leans against countertop and crosses arms
I bet my strategy is better than yours!