I want to be a pretty princess - Let's Play the Royal Trap

[Kz3r0]

I will post update on new page.

 

[abnaxus]

Option 2 won.

Because Oscar and I told him not to.

My prince has a very forgiving heart.

Not that I anticipate you being grateful, considering the way you reward your benefactors.

Unless... we don't really know who you're working for.

Why did you bring her here?

Say the word, I'll go.

I don't trust her out of my sight.

<So the self-inflicted misery of her presence is better than wondering what she's doing behind his back.>

<But how can we discuss anything meaningful with her standing here listening?>

I'm not sure what you're doing here at all. I am supposed to be a prisoner.

My esteemed parents do not wish to give the impression that I am in full rebellion.

Without specific orders otherwise, the guards are unlikely to deny me access.

Yes, but why are you here? What do we do now? What's your plan?

<All at once, he appears uncertain.>

...I don't have one.

<Over the strong line of his shoulders, I can see his head shaking, his hair blocking his eyes from mine.>

~Emo alert~

It's all falling apart.

Is there nothing in the world that they can't destroy?

I don't understand.

My sister. I fought for her. All these years – and she swore to me that everything would change. You heard her.

'Nothing will stand between us again. I am an adult and I will defy our parents.'

And the moment we returned, she went back to them.

The King and his Wisdom, the central cogs in this machine that crushes everything in my life.

Even you, they have tainted.

No.

I haven't been turned. After everything you've told me, I know better than to trust Preidric and Paloma.

I agreed to this deal as a stopgap, to protect Oscar, because I had no other option at the time.

I had no choice because I couldn't reach you.

I haven't given up. I want to know what's really happening here. But I'm powerless on my own.

If you believe yourself helpless, then they have corrupted you.

<I tighten my grip and tug him a little closer.>

As long as I'm alive, I'm never completely helpless.

But you could walk through this door at your own command. I can't.

I've been stuck here waiting for you and Cassidy to tell me what's happening.

- why are you smiling at me like that?

You.

<His other hand comes to rest on my elbow, just above my waist.>

I shouldn't have been angry with you.

I've simply become accustomed to my family ruining anything that I...

Anything that I might...

Oh, by all the soggy clouds in the sky.

If you're going to tup her, get it over with already.

Any more of this honey and I think I'm going to vomit.

...

<Dolores only smirks.>

Are you trying to make people want to swat you?

I don't want to be here anymore than you do.

Right. So what are we doing about that?

I don't believe I'm allowed to simply walk out of here with you.

No.

What's Cassidy's opinion of all this? Does she have any idea what your parents' true plans are?

I haven't spoken with her.

Are the guards under orders to bar you from reaching her again?

I don't know. I haven't tried.

You haven't tried?

Got mud in your ears?

Why should I? I fought my way to her before. Now she was supposed to fight for me. She promised me.

You came in here to yell at me for giving in and letting things happen the way your parents wanted.

While I was being threatened and forced to make the best choice I could under pressure.

But you took what they gave you and haven't even tried to resist, because you're sulking about Cassidy?

There is no point in straining myself to reach someone who does not require my aid.

How do you know she doesn't want your help?

She's done nothing.

She's been locked up her whole life! She's probably scared! How would she know what to do?

She said that she would resist them. I am giving her the chance to prove her own strength.

You're sulking.

And beyond her, what about me? Are you going to leave me locked up here when you know it's for nothing but a lie?

Cassidy's in her tower. I'm in a dungeon. You're chained to a traitor. And there are assassins on the loose.

Are you really going to let them win?

Valois, you are stubborn, overreaching, obnoxious -

And right?

...Yes.

I will attempt to make contact with my sister. I don't know how difficult it will be, or what we can arrange after that.

If nothing else, I will send you a message.

Can we go now? Or are you two going to stand here making eyes at each other all day?

<Callum closes his eyes and takes a slow breath, his fingers flexing.>

Yes. We will be leaving now.

<He stares at the top of Dolores' head as if he wishes it would burst into flame.>

<Together, they walk to the cell door.>

~~

 

[Kz3r0]

Hit him in the nuts.

 

[Erebus]

Freeze, Madeleine ! Or you'll never be rid of him and his whining !

 

[Lagole Gon]

CALL THE COPS! IT'S A RAPE!!! FREEZE!!!

 

[WhiskeyWolf]

Freeze criminal emo scum.

 

[Kashmir Slippers]

Freeze.

Where is the option to go back to the home country, get princy-boy to raise the army and wipe this hellhole off of the face of the earth?

 

[Corporate_Jew_Master]

CALL THE COPS! IT'S A RAPE!!! FREEZE!!!

 

[Erebus]

To be fair, she almost deserves it. I mean, seriously, WTF is this :

 

[RK47]

where's the take off his top option

 

[Hirato]

Finally some action

Let's keep it going.

 

[RK47]

It's like hentai, without the hentai.

 

[CaptainAwesome]

Fucking finally

Alright I'm ready

Keep going

And make her watch

 

[Undead Phoenix]

... Oh, wait, being here and reading this LP is a direct insult to my manliness.


Rape is the only answer.

 

[RK47]

THUMB ME NOW

 

[oscar]

Freeze. If he doesn't ignore her hesitance and just animalistically take her than we will know he's not worthy [shit-test]

 

[abnaxus]

CRISPY AS FUCK

Oh, for stars' sake!

<No one is paying attention to her.>

I will come back for you.

Right.

<But that is not so terrible. I still have a window.>

<...>

<Footsteps...>

You. On your feet.

What's going on?

You're being relocated.

What? Where?

<'Relocated', he said. Not 'released'.>

Keep your mouth shut and come along. Don't give us any trouble.

<And so...>

<...I walk quietly through the palace halls, escorted by the guards.>

<The back halls, that is. As much as possible, they are trying to keep me out of sight.>

<At last, they bring me into...>

You'll be staying here for now.

I see.

...Look, I don't want any part of this, you hear?

<Any part of what?>

I never did you any harm, right?

Right...?

Then we'll leave it there.

<Is he warning me that something is about to happen that he doesn't want to be responsible for?>

If you have any requests, let us know.

<I hope he doesn't mean 'any last requests'.>

But nothing funny, right?

I don't know what they're thinking – I don't know who you really are.

With all the guests, I'm not taking chances.

So you stay quiet and we'll get along fine, right?

<He seems to be waiting for some acknowledgement, as if I were once more of far higher status than he.>

<Perhaps I am. Better to keep him thinking along those lines, at least.>

<I draw myself up and nod sharply, causing him to straighten in return.>

Your meal will be brought up shortly.

<And he leaves.>

<I am alone, in a comfortable room, and safe. At least for now.>

<Cautiously, I test the doorknob.>

<Locked. I am still a prisoner.>

<But now I am a prisoner with access to luxury. Carpet. Soft cushions. Water.>

<It might not last, so better not to waste it. I hurry to make use of the bath.>

<...>

<After I have cleaned myself up a bit and returned to the front room of my new 'prison', I find a meal waiting for me.>

<I eat, and I sit, and I think, and time passes.>

<...>

<It is some hours later, but still long before dark, when I hear a disturbance outside my door.>

... business... prisoner...

... watch her. Don't let her...

<That sounds like it could be trouble.>

<Flee now, or submit, or prepare to fight?>

<My daggers are gone, but there are always weapons to be found for the resourceful...>

<No time. I step to the side as the door opens, positioning myself where I won't be expected...>

Madeleine Valois.

<He closes the door behind him.>

I trust your new environment is more comfortable.

Yes, but what's going on? Why am I here?

As you suggested, I pushed my way through to Cassidy's chambers.

It would not have been possible if she had not heard the noise outside and opened her own door. She is still under guard.

She was... distressed to discover that once again, our parents had discarded truth and arranged matters as they saw fit.

Cassidy insisted on an audience with them at once, and this was the result, a partial reprieve.

They will not alter their public sentencing, but in private they agree there is no reason to punish you.

<I am still officially a traitor, then. That's no reprieve at all.>

Why are they doing this?

I was not there. You would do better to ask those questions of my sister.

Is she coming here?

I was hoping that you could come to us, to avoid the notice of the guards.

You have certain talents, as I recall. Would you be able to reach my quarters from here by way of the windows?

It would be easier if I had my special gloves, but... If you can direct me, I believe I can reach you.

But if the guards come in while I'm away, that could be hard to explain.

Wait until after the evening meal, if you're concerned. They should have no further reason to disturb you.

After Cassidy's orders, I doubt there will be trouble, but... we all have much to discuss.

My sister will be there, as well as Miss 'Orfe'.

Yes, where is your new shadow?

Outside with the guards. I told them to hold her there.

I'm not leaving her loose. I still don't know what she'd do.

<And yet he is letting her out of his sight... to visit me.>

What do the guards think you're doing in here?

What?

You've requested privacy to be alone with a prisoner. Do they believe that you are here to 'interrogate' me?

<A gentle wash of color sparks across his face.>

Well. I'm not sure that now is the best time.

I..!

...That's not what I meant.

I was asking, if you were supposed to be torturing me, if you wanted me to scream for you...

<The amused look in his eyes grows stronger.>

...oh, just forget I said anything.

I would prefer to remember.

This lies between us, doesn't it? You and I.

There are many things between us... my lord.

I'm no one's lord. I have no desire to become one.

I should be clear with you. I am not entirely without experience in these matters.

There are women who do not care where they find their pleasure, and I have not been one to care either.

My life was my quest and my revenge. I have been so focused on that goal, on my lost brother, that I saw nothing else.

And all of that was a chase for a phantom star.

If I had trusted anyone, if I had listened, I might have changed course long ago.

You had your reasons. You parents didn't deserve your trust.

No. They did not. But that is not the issue at the moment. They are not the ones I wish now to believe in.

There has never been, in my life, a woman who fascinates me the way that you do.

<He lifts one hand to brush aside the hair that dangles beside my face.>

<Only the barest tip of his finger grazes my cheek, but the entire of my body resonates with his nearness.>

Beautiful, clever and fierce... You have been everything I could ask for, and more.

<Suddenly, his expression turns dark.>

Of course, you have a prior obligation.

<He lowers his hand, fingers delicately reaching for a point below my chin.>

<And then, without touching me at all, he lifts the amber stone away from my neck.>

Your prince gave this to you, didn't he?

Yes, but...

You told me yourself. You would do anything to protect him.

I should not have acted as I did.

No, it's not what you think. That necklace – yes, it was a gift, but not...

<I don't need to explain the whole story to Callum. It wouldn't be fair to Oscar to expose his feelings that way.>

<All that matters is:>

I don't have a lover.

My obligations are to myself.

I see. Then...

What I wish to say...

<He turns away.>

This is not the time. The guards await I should go.

 

[Lagole Gon]

Get the fuck out emo boy.

 

[Erebus]

So far, our choices don't seem to have much effect on what happens.

Also, GTFO, Callum.

 

[Kz3r0]

GTFO.

 

[CaptainAwesome]

goddamnit i was so close

fuck

stay

 

[Corporate_Jew_Master]

I don't know, choose whatever generates more drama. It went from cringe-worthy to tasteful trap romance option to banal.

 

[Shadenuat]

We did not slam his head into the oven yet, so we're not finished!

 

[Hirato]

Don't Go! You still need to tell us how to get to your chambers!

 

[Kipeci]

We did not slam his head into the oven yet, so we're not finished!