princess maker - sensitIV

[idolpro]

[ When you insert the key and open the door, you'll find yourself in a humble cottage, in what seems to be the living room specifically. There are several doors, but a specific one catches your eye: simple in its decoration, the door has a cute little wooden plaque with flowers carved into it. Though the door is closed, you can see through it—as if it's somewhat transparent.

A wooden cradle sits in the room beyond, which is otherwise plain. Inside, a baby sleeps peacefully. When she stirs, calling for her parent, you are there to cradle her back to sleep. ]

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[ Slowly, the scene changes, fading in and out with various silent scenes—the baby coos pleasantly, giggling jovially when you (presumably) make faces at her; she tries to pick herself up and falls over, but she does not cry; a disagreement between you and her lead to a thoughtful discussion; the young girl carries a large laundry basket to do chores; she buys a pet bird, looking so proud for having earned the money all by herself; then the wall becomes opaque. ]

[ In the middle of the open doorway, a young girl the age of 10 stands, smiling at you. A bird with beautiful plumage rests on her shoulder.

This is your daughter. You tried your best to rear her, and she's been good to you. You know she is capable of anything if she puts her mind to it - even becoming a princess. But you also know it's not easy to become a princess - she'll have to work hard, and she's capable of it but you'll have to guide her hand, most certainly. Better she become a princess than go off to war, though; you could not stand to see your baby girl die on the battlefield. Whether she actually becomes a princess or not . . . well, that's up to fate, isn't it? All you can do is try your best. ]

Comments

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[idolpro]

As time goes on, it seems that Hela's lady has developed a cruel disposition. Her army is directed towards those who only dubiously disturb it, mostly people who have offended her or her family in some way -- and not necessarily by having done anything wrong.

Of course, dear Aster Hela is still at her side through all of this, but it seems she's torn between duty and doing the right thing. It might not be a problem you need to intervene in, but...some of the higher nobles are starting to become unhappy with the influence Hela's lady has amongst their children, and by extension, are unhappy with Hela herseslf. What do you do?

DECISION

[idolpro]

Re: DECISION

[kimaris]

- We're going to try our very best to adopt the other girl. Maybe that even just means having her spend the weekdays with us, so that the rich family doesn't Lose Standing(tm), but they're gonna try.

- Vidar will once again tell Aster to follow her gut feelings.

- We'll be trying to investigate the source of the other girl's problems.

- And will try to counsel Aster on rights and wrongs once more, preferably both girls—

Re: DECISION

[idolpro]

You manage to arrange time for the other girl to come on the weekends. Her parents aren't very happy about it, but your family's popularity and renown force their hand -- you're people they'd very much like to be ok with, and this sort of thing is common amongst nobles anyway.

They like your investigations even less.

The counseling goes well, and the other girl seems to become less cruel...just a bit.

DISCUSSION

[idolpro]

Re: DISCUSSION

[kimaris]

...I think she might be too young to understand the consequences of this.

Re: DISCUSSION

[forgottenmercy]

[absolutely unhappy with this] ...how should we, ah, try to explain it to her?

Re: DISCUSSION

[kimaris]

We'll have to teach her that her actions have a result on her reputation and standing. But that's not always a bad thing, either.

Re: DISCUSSION

[forgottenmercy]

[nods] That, ah, makes sense.

Though I'm also, ah, worried about her lady's...disposition.

Re: DISCUSSION

[kimaris]

Yeah. I'm going to see what she likes about her so much.

Re: DISCUSSION

[mycaringheart]

...A princess... should do what she thinks is right, for the good of everyone. If her lady is becoming a tyrant and Aster disagrees, then...

Re: DISCUSSION

[kimaris]

That's what I think too.

Re: DISCUSSION

[mycaringheart]

...I wonder, though, what led to this development. Surely, if Aster's lady had always been this cruel, it would have been obvious from the start...

Re: DISCUSSION

[kimaris]

... I don't know. Sometimes it's easy to manipulate people, but I wonder if something happened at her own home. I wonder if we can help her, too.

@ aster

[kimaris]

Good morning. Let's have breakfast together.

[ i don't know if that's actually possible but whatever he's offering it anyway because it feels normal. ]

[idolpro]

Oh! Okay, dad!

[kimaris]

[ la la la waiting a minute before bringing up the subject. ]

I'm worried about your friend.

[idolpro]

...

Yeah, me too.

Re: DISCUSSION

[bevoted]

........ [ aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa ]


She... probably won't want to leave her side. And even if she does, that won't actually stop the problem. [ the problem... apparently. being a tyrant child. ]

Re: DISCUSSION

[mycaringheart]

If this development is a recent one, there must be something that changed...

Re: DISCUSSION

[bevoted]

Maybe... but we can't really influence the actions of another girl, can we?

[ unless. vidar adopts her. i guess. ]

Re: DISCUSSION

[mycaringheart]

Perhaps not... We could investigate what changed, though. There could be a problem that requires solving...

Re: DISCUSSION

[forgottenmercy]

...I wonder if there is, ah, a way for her to influence her lady to be better.

Re: DISCUSSION

[bevoted]

.... I'd hope so. If this girl cares about her as much as she cares about this girl.

[ if she doesn't. ... then... ]

Re: DISCUSSION

[forgottenmercy]

...I, ah, hope that she does. [serene smile. adjusts his parasol in his lap.]