"B-but father I...d-don't you think that's a bit..."
Queen: "We're not asking you to commit to anything right away!"
King: "N-no, of course not...However, their princess will be arriving tomorrow to meet you. We will be hosting her for a month to give the two of you time to get to know each other.
Queen: "If you do not wish to marry her by the end of the month, we will not make you-surely there must be something else we could interest the Crimaerians in..."
They both sound worried. This is the first time Crimaeria has come even close to reaching peaceful negociations with their kingdom-and they cannot afford to keep fighting. However much the may deny it-this is the only option-and Mari knows it. She bows her head.
"Y-yes mother...yes father...I will do my best..."
(Iz very good!)
The day of Alana's arrival comes. The castle has been cleaned and shined to perfection, and her guest chambers have been all prepared. The king and queen anxiously wait on their thrones for Alana to be escorted into the throne room. Meanwhile, Mari is being prepared by her maid, fidgeting nervously and biting her lip
A manservant opens the door for her. He bows as a butler walks up to her
"Greetings, Your Highness, we are honored to have you as our guest. The kingdom of Frellia welcomes you."
He bows
"Your maids will be here shortly to take your things up to your chambers, but in the meantime, the King and Queen have asked that I escort you to the throne room..."
