princess maker - Taisho Roman Revolution

[idolpro]

[ When you insert the key and open the door, you'll find the room inside looks like the living room of a mansion. There are several doors, but one in particular stands out to you: it is ornately decorated, the very door's wood itself carved beautifully with gold etched in to make luxurious patterns depicting what looks like the sky and the wind blowing through the grasslands. Though the door is closed, you can see through it—as if it's somewhat transparent.

The room is painted baby blue and a gold-plated cradle sits in the room. Inside, a baby cries - high pitched and noisy, though immediately a nurse comes in to rock the child back to sleep. ]

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[ Slowly, the scene changes, fading in and out with various silent scenes—the baby sits up, trying to climb out of her cradle; a little toddler dressed prettily with expensive clothes beams pleasantly; a tantrum, thrown by the little girl who's distressed; the little girl holding a puppy, pleased as punch; then the wall becomes opaque. ]

[ In the middle of the open doorway, a young girl the age of 10 sits on a chair, smiling at you. a golden retriever is curled up beside her.

This is your little girl. you couldn't help spoiling her, honestly - after all, she's a noble too, and she should like to become a princess as well. She deserves it! But you also know, with how your history's gone, she's going to have to work to get to the top. Still, you have faith in her - she's your girl, after all. ]

Comments

DISCUSSION

[idolpro]

Re: DISCUSSION

[sonof]

Well, I'll be frank. This is quite a bit worse than I was expecting.

Re: DISCUSSION

[rollplayinghouse]

I was expecting it to be pretty bad, but... yeah.

Re: DISCUSSION

[sonof]

We should take the apprenticeship.

Re: DISCUSSION

[rollplayinghouse]

Mm. I don't think we can turn it down. She'd be in too much danger.

Re: DISCUSSION

[sonof]

Better for us to be in the capital to assess the attitudes there, anyway.

Re: DISCUSSION

[rollplayinghouse]

Yes, we should move to the capital along with her to keep an eye on her as much as we can.

Getting close to the royal family could be useful... in one way or another. But she'll need to be careful and patient.

[and we have not been raising a spy]

Re: DISCUSSION

[sonof]

Mm. She knows to be cautious of others, but perhaps too much so, as it is.

Re: DISCUSSION

[rollplayinghouse]

But she can also be really obviously emotional about things when they upset her. Which is understandable, but...

[mm]

We'll have to convince her that this is an important opportunity to find a way to do what she wants, but she'll need to get to know people and wait for it, and be careful not to reveal what she's after.

Re: DISCUSSION

[artisticliberty]

This is... a conspiracy?!

Re: DISCUSSION

[bluerosestyle]

...W-Was that a threat?

Re: DISCUSSION

[syncintohell]

It very much sounded like one.

Re: DISCUSSION

[bluerosestyle]

. . . I wonder how she'll feel about an apprenticeship. Shouldn't we ask her...?

Re: DISCUSSION

[syncintohell]

If she knows she is threatened, there is a possibility she will refuse out of spite rather than any other personal feelings on the matter. Would you support her if her decision is to martyr herself?

Re: DISCUSSION

[sonof]

No, I wouldn't.

Re: DISCUSSION

[syncintohell]

Somehow you were not the party I expected to object to such behavior.

[ is that a dig ]

Do you approve of telling her the situation she is in?

Re: DISCUSSION

[sonof]

You aren't a ten year old girl.

[ Idk but that was. ]

We can tell her about the apprenticeship, and explain that our position would be given an advantage by being at the capital, but that our movements there are likely to be far more limited.

Re: DISCUSSION

[syncintohell]

I should hope not.

[ Flicking a hand at the wrist like he's shooing away some troublesome insect ]

I am not against either course of action. Sol wished to tell her, and I am not opposed so long as he realized what the possible result was. If some good can come of her apprenticeship, I do not think she needs to fall here. She has not yet reached the pinnacle of what she can become.

Re: DISCUSSION

[rollplayinghouse]

No, that's stupid. Even if we tell her, it will have to be to convince her that it's the only choice.

Re: DISCUSSION

[syncintohell]

In other words, if she will approve of it without being told the truth you see no reason as to tell her.

Re: DISCUSSION

[rollplayinghouse]

I didn't say that. But I'm not letting her make a dumb decision and get herself killed. She's a child.

Re: DISCUSSION

[syncintohell]

There is no way of telling how knowing the truth will affect her. She is remarkably difficult to read. On par with yourself, even.

Re: DISCUSSION

[bluerosestyle]

She might not want to be a princess or work for the court anymore after hearing about this... but this is an important decision, and it's her life. Shouldn't she be told?

I've messed up a lot of this, so I really don't... know what's best.

Re: DISCUSSION

[syncintohell]

The issue is are you fine with letting her die for her refusal. Be fully aware of what the consequences may be before making your decision.

Re: DISCUSSION

[bluerosestyle]

O-Of course I don't want her to die! But you're saying it's either lying to her or letting her die... Shouldn't we look for a third option, as her parents?