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The strange dream Marie had the night before going to church seems to be an omen. A worried Marie sets off with Madame Deniau...
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Dialogue Choices[]
The choices made in 1-9 Amid Gossip will result in 2 different dialogue.
If you choose Accept his invitation in 1-9 Amid Gossip
- Please don't go
- I support you
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- You: Is this the gardens?
- You: Why am I here?
- I don't know why, but I'm standing alone in the gardens. It's so quiet, I can't even hear the wind.
- The sky is studded with bright stars. Under their light, I see a familiar figure standing in the garden.
- You: Fersen?
- Fersen: Marie...
- You: Why are you here? Didn't I say...
- Fersen: I'm leaving, Marie.
- You: What?
- You: Where are you going?
- Fersen: Goodbye, my princess...
- He turns to leave.
- You: Fersen, wait!
- You: Fersen!
- I call out his name, but he doesn't turn around. All I can do is watch him walk further and further away.
- A tidal wave of despair washes over me, drowning me in grief. I use all my strength to shout at Fersen's fading silhouette.
- You: Wait!
- You: ...
- I notice the ceiling above me and realize I'm in my bedroom.
- You: (It was only a dream...)
- I look to the coffee table where the white rose is still in bloom. Sunlight streaming through the window falls on the rose, turning its petals gold.
- You: (What did that dream mean?)
- Madame Deniau: Your Majesty, it's time for you to rise. Don't forget you must go to the church today.
- You: (That's today?)
- You: Yes, Madame. Please help me change.
- Madame Deniau: Yes, Your Majesty.
- Madame Deniau: Is there anything else you need, Your Majesty?
- You: No, Madame, that's all. Thank you.
- Madame Deniau: It was my pleasure, Your Majesty. The carriage has been waiting for you. Once you're ready, we will depart.
- You: Understood, Madame. We can go now.
- As I'm leaving the room, I can't resist looking back at the rose one more time.
- I suddenly think of what I saw in my dream.
- You: (Why on earth would I have a dream like that?)
- You: (What was it that Fersen wanted to tell me?)
- Bright sunlight streams through the church windows, illuminating every corner.
- Dust shimmers in the air. As soon as I step inside, I see a figure facing the altar, praying devoutly.
- Cardinal Rohan: Your Royal Majesty Madame la Dauphine. May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you.
- You: And with you, Cardinal de Rohan.
- Cardinal Rohan: Your Majesty, I was very happy to learn you were coming today. I thank the loving Father that you—
- You: Cardinal, there's no need to be so polite.
- You: Let's begin.
- Cardinal Rohan: Y-yes, Your Majesty.
- I approach the altar and reverently close my eyes.
If you choose Accept his invitation in 1-9 Amid Gossip
- You: (Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven...)
- I pray, asking God to give His blessing to France.
- You: (I pray you will bless France. Bless this beautiful country.)
- You: (And I pray for your blessing. Let me leave behind suffering, and allow me to find happiness.)
- You: (Heavenly Father, I pray you allow me to see Fersen. I pray you will protect us from pain.)
- You: (In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit...)
- I open my eyes. There's a white candle quietly burning on the altar.
- Cardinal Rohan: Your Majesty, are you...
- You: Cardinal, may I be alone for a moment?
- You: I would like to pray for my mother.
- Cardinal Rohan: I understand, Your Majesty. Pious as you are, I'm certain God will bless you.
- After Cardinal de Rohan leaves, I once again kneel at the altar and pray devoutly for Mother.
- The silence is broken by the sound of a door opening and someone carefully approaching me.
- I finish the last word of my prayer, then slowly turn around to look at the quiet visitor.
- You: Fersen, you're here...
- Fersen: Marie. It has been a long time.
- When I say his name, he steps forward and raises his arms to embrace me. Then he hesitates and lowers them again.
- Fersen: I have been worried about you ever since I heard the news...
- You: I saw you in the crowd after the coronation ceremony.
- Fersen: I was afraid I would never see you again.
- You: No, Fersen. There must be a way...
- Fersen: I have heard people gossiping about you. I know it is risky to meet you at a time like this.
- Fersen: But I have so many things I want to tell you...
- Fersen: Important things I could not write in a letter. I wanted to look you in the eye and tell you in person.
- You: It's all right, Fersen. I feel the same way...
- You: I've been thinking about you since we last parted ways. I prayed, again and again, that I could be by your side.
- I think of my dream from last night.
- Was it an omen? The thought terrifies me.
- The image of Fersen saying goodbye and disappearing from my life too closely resembles the scene before me.
- You: Tell me, Fersen. Whatever you have to say, I will listen.
- Fersen: When you smiled at me from your carriage, I felt ready to surrender my life if it would make you happy.
- Fersen: Since coming to Paris, I have met many people. But you, Marie, only you make me feel willing to give up everything.
- Fersen: You deserve all the love in the world. I will never know a lady more unique and virtuous than you.
- You: Fersen...
- Fersen: The moment I learned who you are, I knew that one day I would have to face this. But...
- Fersen: I did not expect the day would come so soon.
- His words overwhelm me with despair.
- I pray that what I fear will not come true.
- Fersen: I wish I could stay by your side forever.
- Fersen: But we both know me being at your side will bring you pain, not happiness.
- You: No...
- Fear and anxiety well up inside me. I feel my body trembling, fearful of what he's about to say.
- You: (Please, don't say it...)
- You: (Anything but those words....)
- Fersen steps closer and gently takes my hands.
- Fersen: Marie... I'm leaving.
- You: I...
- My eyes fill with tears.
- All the despair, pain, and torment I've suffered since arriving in France wash over me.
- It feels like fate was demanding a toll from me, taking away the only thing I hold dear here.
- Fersen: No, don't cry, Marie... Your tears will shatter my heart...
- Fersen: I must take part in the war in America to prove my worth...
- You: America?
- Fersen: I thought long and hard before making this decision, Marie.
- Fersen: If I stay in France, rumors about us will hurt you. For the sake of your reputation, I must leave.
- Fersen: And...
- Fersen reaches up and tenderly wipes tears from my cheeks.
- Fersen: I do not feel worthy enough to stand by your side.
- Fersen: I want to make you proud and become someone who can protect you.
- Fersen: I hope that someday, I can stand by your side with dignity and be your knight.
- I look into his blue eyes.
- They're filled with determination and a deep, unyielding love.
- I don't like it, but this is the best decision for both of us. Still, I can't help worrying about the uncertain future.
- Tortured by reason and emotion, I finally whisper...
Please don't go
- When I think that we might never see each other again, my emotions overwhelm reason, and more tears slide down my cheeks.
- You: Fersen, please don't go.
- You: We don't have to be apart.
- You: It doesn't matter what I do, people will always gossip about me.
- I clutch Fersen's hands, pouring out all my grief and worries to him.
- You: If you leave France for America, I don't know when we'll see each other again.
- You: And a trip like that will undoubtedly change you.
- Fersen: Marie, no matter what happens, my feelings for you will never change.
- Fersen: You are the only woman I love. And the only woman who loves me.
- You: What if something happens to you?
- You: Crossing the ocean, fighting in a war on foreign lands... It's all so dangerous.
- Fersen: Nothing will happen. I swear to you, for your sake, I will return safely.
- Fersen: Before I met you, I thought I was grown enough to take on a great deal of responsibility.
- Fersen: After meeting you, I realized there are many things I must still do. Experiencing more will make me stronger, more worthy of you.
- Fersen: The people on that continent are fighting for their freedom. They are doing something commendable.
- Fersen: I want to learn that kind of courage.
- You: Fersen...
- Fersen: You are the most courageous lady I have ever met. Your courage inspires me.
- Fersen: Right now, I cannot make up for the pain you have suffered or make you as happy as you deserve to be.
- Fersen: But I believe that one day, I will be able to do that.
- Fersen: No one knows me better than you, Marie. I will feel braver on my journey if I know you believe in me.
- You: I do, Fersen...
- I wipe the tears from my eyes and manage a small smile.
- You: I believe in you, and I support your decision.
- This is the most important decision he's made. I can't force him to stay, no matter what reasons I have.
- You: I will pray that God protects you. And I'll wait for you to return victorious.
I support you
- This is such an important decision for Fersen. I can't force him to stay, no matter what reasons I have.
- My heart wants him to stay, but my words are rational.
- You: I understand, Fersen. I support your decision.
- You: But I won't stop worrying.
- Fersen: Why not?
- You: So much could go wrong.
- You: What will become of you? Will you be in danger there?
- You: I'll never stop wondering about your wellbeing.
- Fersen: Please listen to me, my princess. Do not worry about any of that.
- Fersen: No matter what happens, you will have my heart.
- Fersen: You've given me the courage to pursue honor and glory on an unknown continent.
- You: No, Fersen. You have always been a person brave enough to do that.
- Fersen: You are the most courageous lady I have ever met, Marie.
- Fersen: Your courage inspires me.
- Fersen: I will do everything I can to bring you the happiness you deserve.
- Fersen: Please believe in me, Marie. I will become worthy of you. And someday, I will stand by your side with dignity.
- You: I do believe in you, Fersen.
- Smiling, Fersen lets go of my hands and moves to stand beside me.
- In this holy light, he closes his eyes. His voice, when he speaks, is low but strong.
- Fersen: Our Father, who art in heaven, in Thy name I make this vow.
- Fersen: I offer my heart and my courage to the woman beside me, my dearest Marie, my princess.
- Fersen: I will return from America, with honor and glory, and then I will stand proudly by her side.
- Fersen: From that day on, I will stay with her, protecting her, forever.
- You: Heavenly Father, I pray you will keep him safe.
- You: I vow to fulfill my duties during our days of separation.
- You: I will do everything I can to become a good Queen.
- You: When Fersen returns, may he see, with Thy blessing, a better France.
- I can't stop myself from looking up at him, and I find him looking back at me.
- In this warm ray of light, we make our most solemn vows.
- Fersen: I will return, Marie.
- His smile is as radiant as the sun.
- Fersen: And when I do, I will stay by your side and shoulder your burdens for you.
If you choose Reject his invitation in 1-9 Amid Gossip
- You: (O God, my loving Father...)
- You: (I have failed thy loving kindness and used thy favor in vain...)
- I pray and repent, asking God to bless France adn forgive my sins.
- You: (I pray you will bless France. Bless this beautiful country.)
- You: (I have made mistakes and cannot ask for your blessing, but I pray you will bless those around me.)
- You: (Please bless Fersen. Keep him safe from danger and afflictions, and please grant him happiness.
- You: (Heavenly Father, I pray that with your help, I may make amends. I pray you will cleanse me of my sins. I pray for forgiveness.
- After a long prayer, I open my eyes and look up at the altar.
- A ray of sunlight shines through a stained-glass window and falls over me. It's as if God has heard my prayer and is comforting me.
- You: Cardinal de Rohan, may I ask you to leave me for a few moments?
- You: I would like to be alone...
- Cardinal Rohan: Yes, Your Majesty.
- Cardinal Rohan: May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you.
- After Cardinal de Rohan leaves, I stand alone before the altar and think back on what has happened.
- I can't stop thinking of my dream from last night.
- Fersen: I'm leaving, Marie.
- Fersen: Goodbye, my princess...
- You: (Could it be an omen?)
- I think of the day at the opera house.
- Fersen's farewell in my dream is reminiscent of the opera. Could the events of the opera be a sign of what's to come?
- You: ("With drooping wings ye Cupids come, and scatter roses o'er her tomb. Soft and gentle as her heart; keep here your watch, and never part.")
- Just then, I hear light footsteps behind me.
- You: Madame Deniau, please wait for me a few moments longer. I would like to be alone...
- Fersen: Marie.
- You: Fersen?!
- I turn around and feel my heart flutter at the sight of his face.
- Fersen's eyes are as gentle as ever, but I see fatigue and sadness hidden in his smile.
- You: What are you doing here?
- Fersen: I read your letter, but I told Duchess Polignac that I must see you.
- Fersen: I wouldn't let up until she told me I could find you.
- Fersen: Marie, I have been so worried about you. It kills me not to be there for you.
- You: I...
- Fersen: I know it is risky to see you at a time like this, but there are some things I must tell you in person.
- Fersen: Important things I could not write in a letter. I wanted to look you in the eye and tell you in person.
- He steps forward and reaches out to take my hands.
- But then he hesitates and lets his arms fall to his sides.
- Fersen: That day, after the coronation, I was in the crowd, hoping to see you again.
- Fersen: When you smiled at me from your carriage, I felt ready to my surrender my life if it would make you happy.
- Fersen: Since coming to Paris, I have met many people. But you, Marie, only you make me feel willing to give up everything.
- Fersen: You deserve all the love in the world. I will never know a lady more unique and virtuous than you.
- Fersen: Before I met you, I thought I was grown enough to take on a great deal of responsibility.
- Fersen: After meeting you, I realized there are many things I must still do. Experiencing more will make me stronger, more worthy of you.
- You: No, you...
- Fersen: I wish I could stay by your side forever.
- Fersen: But right now, I am not good enough to become your knight.
- Fersen: If I act selfishly and stand by your side before I am ready, it will bring you pain, not happiness.
- You: Fersen...
- Fersen: I have made a decision.
- I know what he's going to say.
- My dream and the tragedy of Dido and Aeneas have already shown me what's coming.
- Fersen: I'm leaving, Marie.
- Fersen: I must take part in the war in America to prove my worth.
- You: America?
- You: (Why are you going to America and not returning to Sweden?)
- Fersen: If I stay in France, the rumors may hurt you even more. For the sake of your reputation, I must leave.
- You: But... why America?
- You: Isn't there a war there? What if something happens to you?
- I can't stop myself from speaking loudly. My hands clutch the hem of my skirt, and my whole body trembles.
- Fersen: I swear to you, for your sake, I will return safely.
- Fersen carefully takes my hands.
- Fersen: The people on that land are fighting for their freedom. They are doing something very brave.
- Fersen: And I need to learn that sort of courage.
- You: Fersen...
- Fersen: You are the most courageous lady I have ever met. Your courage inspires me.
- Fersen: Right now, I cannot make up for the pain you have suffered or make you as happy as you deserve to be.
- Fersen: But I believe that one day, I will be able to do that.
- I'm deeply touched by his earnestness.
- Fersen: No matter what happens, you will have my heart.
- Fersen: I want to make you proud and become someone who can protect you.
- Fersen: For you, I would do anything.
- Fersen: Someday, I will stand by your side with dignity and be your knight.
- You: If this is your decision, Fersen, then I support you.
- Fersen: Thank you for believing in me, Marie.
- Fersen lets go of my hands and moves to stand beside me.
- In this holy light, he closes his eyes. His voice, when he speaks, is low but strong.
- Fersen: Our Father, who art in heaven, in Thy name I make this vow.
- Fersen: I offer my heart and my courage to the woman beside me, my dearest Marie, my princess.
- Fersen: I will return from America, with honor and glory, and then I will stand openly by her side.
- Fersen: From that day on, I will stay with her, protecting her, forever.
- You: Heavenly Father, I pray you will keep him safe.
- You: I vow to fulfill my duties during our days of separation.
- You: I will do everything I can to become a good Queen.
- You: When Fersen returns, may he see, with Thy blessing, a better France.
- I can't stop myself from looking up at him, and I find him looking back at me.
- In this warm ray of light, we make our most solemn vows.
- Fersen: Wait for me, Marie. I will prove myself to you. To everyone.
- His smile is as radiant as the sun.
- He gazes at me, his eyes filled with determination and a deep, unyielding love.
- Fersen: When that time comes, I will be with you forever. Loving you and protecting you.
- Fersen: No matter what happens, I will never make you regret meeting me.
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