Madeleine Valois is a prince's companion. Her job is to guide and advise him, to make him look good so that he can land a royal bride. It is her responsibility to keep him out of trouble - not to let him walk blindly into a political minefield, not to let him get arrested for a crime he didn't commit, and definitely not to let him fall in love with her.
Unfortunately, events are not going according to plan...
Do I look all right?
You look fine, my lord.
Why do you keep calling me that? You never did before.
We've never been in a foreign palace before, my lord. It is important that we make a good impression on your potential bride.
That means no making eyes at the royal chefs to get an extra pastry. You know your place, and I know mine. You must maintain dignity.
Right up until I choke on my own food, like I always do.
Well, when you're wedded, you'll have a Wisdom to rely on.
Only if I actually do find a princess willing to have me.
Your wife could still be wise and wealthy even if she isn't a King's Wisdom.
If I married you, I would have a wise wife.
And then you'd starve to death.
You are not allowed to try and make a silk purse out of me just because you're afraid you won't impress Princess Cassidy.
... my lord.
There, see, you were doing better for a moment!
I can't do this alone, Maddie. And you can't give me proper advice if you're too busy bowing to keep your eyes open.
There's my girl.
Don't say that. People will get the wrong idea!
Which wrong idea?
That we're something more than friends. Which we're not. And we never will be.
I know. I know.
Help me with the belt?
Yes – my lord.
~Flashback~
I think you're ready.
Are you coming? You're allowed to attend the presentation, just not the ball.
Of course. I need to see your competition.
Good.
Madeleine?
Yes?
I want you to know... I really appreciate everything you do for me.
Make choice bros.
Also I'm playing this blind so I have no idea about endings and stuffies