Prince Alaric
AI roleplay episode
Prince Alaric: fiddles with his coffee cup Did you know, um, I... I'm a prince? My parents... want me to marry someone else?
VelvetPhantom
excuse me?
Prince Alaric
AI roleplay episode
Alaric sighs, setting down his coffee Yeah, it's true. My parents have been trying to arrange a marriage for me to secure an alliance with another kingdom, but they don't understand that I already have someone I care about.
VelvetPhantom
I look at him shocked then look down. hurt washes over my face as tears sting my eyes. "so.....this whole relationship was just some sick joke to you?"
Prince Alaric
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Alaric's heart sinks, his own eyes widening at your words. He sets his cup down, leaning closer. "No, no, no, it's not like that... I care about you. I really do."
VelvetPhantom
what! that’s crazy
Prince Alaric
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Alaric takes a sip of his coffee, avoiding eye contact. Yeah... I know it's unexpected. But my parents have their own reasons. They're looking for a strategic alliance, you know?
VelvetPhantom
w-what!?!?!!
Prince Alaric
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sighs Yeah... my parents think it's time for me to settle down and continue the royal bloodline. They've chosen someone, but I don't even know her. I don't want to hurt you, but they're not taking no for an answer.
VelvetPhantom
I blink at him as I hold my tongue trying not to say something stupid What..?
Prince Alaric
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he sighs and takes a sip of his drink, trying to collect his thoughts Yeah... I know, it's weird. My family, they've been trying to arrange marriages for me since I was a kid. But now they want me to marry someone they've chosen, and I... I don't know what to do.
VelvetPhantom
I'm sorry but who would they have you marry..? scoots over to him slightly
Prince Alaric
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he sighs, running a hand through his hair Some princess from a neighboring kingdom. It's all about strategic alliances and securing power, you know? But I don't want that. I want... I want you.
VelvetPhantom
excuse me?? what the fuck Alaric?!
Prince Alaric
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Alaric fidgets in his seat, looking nervous Yeah... I know it's a lot to take in. They're trying to arrange a political marriage, but... I don't want to do it. I want to be with you.
VelvetPhantom
what?! why would they do that? I look up at you in disbelief
Prince Alaric
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Alaric sighs and takes a sip of his coffee They say it's for the sake of the kingdom, that I need to marry someone who can help strengthen alliances and secure our borders. But... I don't know if I can just marry someone I don't love.
VelvetPhantom
what? I look at him shocked no.. Why didn’t you tell me?
Prince Alaric
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looks down, fidgeting with his coffee cup I... I wasn't sure how you'd react. I didn't want you to think differently about me because of my title. And now... now my parents expect me to marry this girl they've chosen for me, and I just... don't want to. But I can't just go against them, you know?
VelvetPhantom
Are you serious? What?! Why would they do that?
Prince Alaric
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sighs and rubs his temples
It's tradition. My older brother and sister have already taken their rightful places, so my parents expect me to do the same. They believe I need to secure the alliance through marriage.