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Marie doesn't expect to see Fersen again, but her appearance is a pleasant surprise to him. While chatting, he mentions an old friend...
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Fersen: Are you not that old friend?
- Confess
- I'm not her
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- Fersen: Madame la Dauphine?
- Time comes to a stop. We freeze for several moments.
- Finally, he speaks first, breaking the silence.
- Fersen: Good day, Your Royal Highness. Please forgive my impertinence.
- Fersen: I was startled to see you here.
- You: I didn't expect to see you here either, Count Fersen.
- Fersen: The Dauphin told me there are white roses in the palace, and I wanted to see them.
- Fersen: He said few people come here. I never thought I would find you here.
- You: I happened to think of them while I was on a walk and wanted to take a look.
- You: You must be very interested if you've come just for the flowers, my lord.
- Fersen: These white roses are so beautiful. It would be a pity if there was no one to appreciate them.
- Fersen: Besides, these flowers remind me of an old friend.
- You: (An old friend? Could it be...?)
- You: Do you mean a friend from your homeland?
- I'm nervous but eager, hoping he's speaking of me.
- Fersen: She is a friend I met by chance in Paris. She also came from another country.
- Fersen: From the moment I met her, I believed she was my soulmate.
- You: (What a relief. He still hasn't realized it was me.)
- You: (But...)
- I feel a tinge of disappointment.
- You: (He said he'd recognize me if we saw each other again.)
- You: This lady must be blessed by God, to be so cherished by you.
- You: I'm curious, Count Fersen. What sort of lady captured your heart?
- Fersen: She is a delicate yet strong woman.
- Fersen: Being far from home filled her with sorrow, but she suffered her troubles alone to avoid worrying her friend.
- Fersen: In this respect, she is very similar to you, Your Highness.
- You: Me?
- Fersen: I noticed it the other day when we were in the study.
- Fersen: My conversation with the Dauphin bored you, but you never revealed your impatience.
- You: (It wasn't just boredom... I was worried he'd realize who I am.)
- Fersen: You sat gracefully at the Dauphin's side and listened to everything I had to say.
- Fersen: In fact, the curiosity you showed when I spoke about foreign art and fashion resembled my old friend as well.
- Fersen: When I saw your eyes light up, I couldn't help thinking she may have reacted the same way, if she had been there.
- Fersen: The two of you are very similar.
- You: (We're not just similar. We are one and the same.)
- You: (Does he only wish to speak with me because I remind him of that "old friend"?)
- Fersen: This may be somewhat presumptuous of me, Your Highness...
- Fersen: But you are not used to life at Versailles, are you?
- You: Why do you say that?
- Fersen: I sense it every time I see you at a court ball.
- Fersen: You're always so elegant and proper, but I can tell you want to flee from those events.
- Fersen: And...
- You: And what?
- Fersen: I heard the dog you have in Versailles shares a name with your beloved dog in Austria.
- Fersen: I believe you miss Austria very much.
- You: (Goodness, how does he know everything?)
- You: (No, not everything. He doesn't know that I'm his old friend. Somehow, he still hasn't realized the most important thing.)
- I have no idea if I should be angry at him for not recognizing me or surprised by his attentiveness.
- But his words seem to illuminate a hidden corner of my heart.
- I can't stop myself from blurting out the feelings I've kept hidden for so long.
- You: What you said is true...
- You: I'm always thinking of my homeland and of every single thing in Schönbrunn Palace.
- You: But as the Dauphine of France, I must suppress this longing.
- Fersen: Your Highness...
- Fersen gives me a faint smile.
- The intensity of his gaze reminds me of the way he looked at me the night of the ball.
- You: (Good heavens. What did I just say?)
- Fersen: Thank you for sharing this with me.
- Fersen: And I thank God for His blessing. My wish has come true.
- You: What do you mean?
- Fersen: I had hoped I would see my "old friend" again.
- Fersen: I told her we would reunite and walk in the gardens where I would listen to her thoughts and feelings.
- You: Count Fersen. Do you mean...
- Fersen: Do you still deny it, Your Highness?
- Fersen: Are you not that old friend?
Confess
- You: You knew it was me at the ball that night?
- You: Then everything you just said...
- Fersen: Please forgive me, Your Highness.
- Fersen: To be honest, ever since we first met in the Dauphin's study, I have been trying to find an opportunity to speak to you...
- Fersen: But you avoid me at court balls and other occasions, and you rarely converse with me.
- Fersen: So I thought you did not wish to remember that night or have any further contact with me.
- You: I...
- I want to offer some sort of explanation, but I realize I don't know what to say.
- You: (I can't possibly say I wanted to see him too but was held back by my fear of the gossip.)
- You: Then why have you come here today, Count Fersen? Was it only to admire the flowers?
- Fersen: Your avoidance of me has caused me great dismay.
- Fersen: I came here today to release this memory.
- Fersen: I did not expect to encounter you. It feels like fate has brought you here.
- Fersen: I believe this is God's way of telling me not to give up on my affections.
- My heart begins to beat faster.
- My cheeks feel a little hot. I suddenly don't know how to respond.
- You: Count Fersen...
- Fersen: You cannot imagine how happy I was when you told me of your longing for your homeland.
- Fersen: It felt as if the long, cold nights of my voyage had come to an end, and I have discovered a guiding light.
- Fersen: It has brought you to me.
- The brilliant sunlight falls upon me. I feel enveloped by its warmth.
- The garden is quiet, so quiet I hear only the birds chirping and the flowers rustling in the breeze...
- ...and my own thumping heart.
- Fersen: I would like to confess my feelings to you.
- His blue eyes gaze at me tenderly. I look back at him, but then suddenly remember the scripture Father Vermond shared with me.
- "Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart."
- You: (I...)
- Fersen: Your Highness, Madame la Dauphine, will you still accept me?
- You: Count Fersen...
I'm not her
- You: You're mistaken, Count Fersen.
- Though I've been waiting for him to say this, I still choose to deny it.
- Not just because I'm worried about the consequences of being recognized, but also because I'm feeling a little selfish.
- You: (Since he pretended he didn't know, I will do the same.)
- You: Perhaps I do resemble your old friend, but I am not her.
- Fersen: Then you do not wish to remember that night, nor have any further contact with me?
- Fersen: The moment I saw you in the Dauphin's study, I knew you were that mysterious lady.
- You: (What?)
- Fersen: But I can sense you avoiding me every time we see each other.
- You: I think you've misunderstood, Count Fersen. I was only practicing proper etiquette.
- You: I don't know who the lady you met at the masquerade ball was, but truly, it was not me.
- Fersen: Hah!
- Fersen suddenly laughs.
- You: Have I said something funny?
- Fersen: Masquerade ball...
- Fersen: Your Highness, I never told you I met her at a masquerade ball.
- I freeze.
- You: (Oh no...)
- At a loss for words, I stand before him. I glance away, afraid to meet his smiling eyes.
- Fersen: I believe you have your reasons for denying it, but I hope you will hear what I have to say.
- You: All right then. Please, continue...
- Fersen: Before we met today, I was already prepared for the worst. I was prepared to accept the fact that you don't wish to speak to me anymore.
- Fersen: That is why I was so surprised to see you here.
- Fersen: And I was even happier when you told me of your longing for your homeland.
- You: (It never occurred to me that the affection between us would worry him too.)
- Fersen: I hope I can share my feelings with you now, whether or not you accept them.
- Fersen looks at me tenderly. The warm daylight illuminates his figure.
- For a moment, I feel like I've returned to the night we met, the moment he spoke his name in the gardens.
- But right now, my state of mind is completely different.
- Father Vermond: Your mother would constantly tell me to remind you to take more care with your attire, appearance, and bearing.
- Father Vermond: "Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart."
- I suddenly remember Father Vermond's warning.
- Fersen: Your Highness, I...
- You: Count Fersen, please say no more...
- You: I know that you greatly value our meeting and our acquaintance, but...
- You: I'm sorry, I can't accept your feelings.
- Fersen: Your Highness...
- You: As the Dauphine, my every move is watched by countless people.
- You: There are so many rumors about me. I can't make any more mistakes.
- You: My mother wants me to make her proud and become the angel of France. I can't disappoint her.
- You: This is my responsibility.
- Fersen: I understand, Your Highness.
- Fersen: I'm sorry. I did not consider the pressure you are under. I have been rude and selfish.
- You: No, you did nothing wrong.
- Fersen: I respect you. I hope your life will be a joyful and untroubled one.
- Fersen: Though you have rejected me, I hope I can still do something for you if ever you encounter any trouble.
- You: Thank you, Count Fersen.
- Fersen: You can always speak to me about the things weighing on your mind.
- Fersen: Whatever they are, and whenever that may be.
- Fersen: I shall take my leave, Your Highness. I wish you all the best.
- I stand alone amongst the rose bushes, watching Fersen leave. An indescribable feeling churns inside me.
- Clouds slowly obscure the sun, and the sky darkens. The once warm wind is now a touch colder.
- You: (I should return to my room.)
- I head toward the palace. As I leave, I can't help looking back at the blossoming white roses.
- They're swaying in the wind. Without the sunlight, the soft petals look especially pale.
- Madame Deniau: Your Highness, you've finally returned.
- You: I-I was taking a walk in the gardens, alone. After all, we rarely have good weather this time of year.
- You: Did something happen, Madame Deniau?
- Madame Deniau: Leonard has been waiting a long time for you. Your Highness. Did you forget he was coming to style your hair today?
- You: (Oh dear. My mind has been so full of thoughts of Fersen, I did forget.)
- You: Very well, Madame. As soon as I've changed, you may bring Leonard in.
- After I change, Madame Deniau calls a maid to fetch Leonard.
- He greets me with his usual over-the-top enthusiasm.
- Leonard: My graceful, beautiful Dauphine, as always you are simply mesmerizing!
- Leonard: Oh, my dear! Why do you look so sad? Such an expression should never appear on this face blessed by God!
- You: I've been somewhat troubled.
- Leonard: My dear! Your long, beautiful hair has gone dull.
- Leonard: Dear God, what could be bothering you so?
- Leonard carefully undoes my braids and brushes my hair.
- You: (How can I talk about this without saying too much?)
- You: Leonard, have you ever met someone who understands you better than anyone else?
- Leonard: Yes, of course! That would be you, my muse! I will always be here for you, to fulfill all your fashion needs!
- I sigh at Leonard's oblivious excitement.
- You: I met someone who understands and captivates me... I would like to become closer to him.
- You: But as Dauphine and the future Queen, a wish like this is wrong, no...?
- Leonard: Don't say that, my muse.
- Leonard: It is very rare to meet someone like that! How could it be wrong?
- Leonard: Look at me. If I had never met you, I would never have accomplished all my artistic achievements!
- You: Is that so...
- Leonard: Be brave, my dear, and go after what you want. Whether that be friendship or beauty.
- Leonard: No matter the result, you must take this leap of faith, so that you will have no regrets.
- You: Thank you, Leonard.
- Leonard: You are welcome! Your Highness, it is my honor to console a lady as beautiful as you.
- Leonard: I hope you will be carefree all your days. The only thing you should worry about is how to show off your exquisite taste in fashion!
- Leonard: Come, Your Highness, smile. Look at your reflection in the mirror. You are simply perfect!
- Leonard arranges my hair in a new style. He showers me with compliments, proud of his own spectacular design.
- The new hairstyle is amazing. I should be delighted, but I feel very little joy.
- I look at my reflection in the mirror and do my best to smile.
- Perhaps because of my encounter with Fersen in the day, I lay awake in bed for a long time, unable to sleep.
- Father Vermond's admonition, Gabrielle and Leonard's support, and Fersen's devotion...
- They all stay on my mind.
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