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[ 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. ]

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Doesn't she have a name already?

[To the girl:]

Hey, you. What's your name, kid?

The girl looks to you, and tilts her head.

"My name?

. . . You haven't given me one yet. . . You said I have to wait."

Alright, it's name time for you. Got any you'd like while we're discussing it?

"Something cool!"

Something cool, huh? Yeah, I like the sound of that too. Something cool and uniquely you.

She nods, looking starry-eyed. "Maybe like. . . Plague Bearer!!"

That one's very cool, I'm impressed. But it might be a little too scary for some people.

"Uhmmm, I think Prisoner and Thief are pretty scary too."

Can I tell you a secret? I think so too. It's why we go by nicknames. Like mine is Sanguine.

"Oooh. . . ."

She brings her hands up to her mouth, covering it as if to keep the secret from spilling.

"Can I have a nickname too!"

Of course! We were thinking your official name could be Dagger Moonlily. Do you like that? And you can pick your own nickname. I like Princess Kickass but since it's your nickname, you can have anything you want.