Queen Marie: 1-9 Canceled Plans

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A planned trip was canceled due to an unforeseen circumstance. But what awaited me back at the palace was an even bigger storm...

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You: Should I agree to letting Blaisdell handle the investigations?

• Agree

• Louis XVI's Goodwill will rise

• Disagree

• Louis XVI's Goodwill will fall

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• Ever since that incident, I've been trying to find that mysterious man again in Versailles, but to no avail.
• It's soon the day of the opera performance, and upon waking up, I head over to the opera theatre together with Gabrielle.
• Marie has always been interested in opera music, and she even had a small theatre built so that she can perform pieces at any time.
• Apart from providing her and her friends a place to enjoy music, it is also a venue for staging performances. The audience typically consists of the King and aristocrats.
• Today's piece is titled <Salzburg's Edelweiss>, set in Austria, and composed by "Marie" and a number of other enthusiasts.
• Gabrielle: Marie, you should get changed for the performance. We shouldn't keep the Austrian musicians and actors waiting. They've come a long way.

• You: Yes, I know.

• All the performers today are from "my" motherland. I'm overjoyed at the thought of seeing them.
• Gabrielle: You seem really happy today. Inviting them from your homeland was the right decision.

• You: Yes, I'm so glad... Oh, I should get changed now. Let's not make them wait too long.

• Gabrielle accompanies me to the changing room and I start preparing for the performance.

• Gabrielle: Marie, you look amazing... I love the way the colours match on your outfit. You remind me of the way you looked when you first arrived in Versailles.

• I asked Leonard to make this for me, inspired by Austrian clothing, and incorporating two of my favourite colours...
• Looking at my reflection, joy and nostalgia well up within me, bringing with them memories of Austria's beautiful scenery.
• You: Let's go!

• Back stage, the atmosphere is heavy and tense... Looking around, I notice that not all the performers are here. A few of them are missing.
• You: What happened?

• Actor: I... Well... They fell ill and are unable to come.

• Several of the performers are unable to meet my gaze and hang their heads. I have a bad feeling about this... I hope that the missing people really are just sick.
• Once I've made the necessary arrangements for the back-up performers, I go on stage. I quietly pray that everything will go smoothly.
• The curtains go up, and I let out a cry of surprise...
• You: There's no one in the audience!

• Hearing me, Gabrielle hurries to my side, and she is stunned by the empty theatre.
• Gabrielle: The King did send out the invitations, and everyone should be here... And the King has never been late.

• You: Something must have happened... Halt the performance. I must find out what's wrong!

• Once I've changed back into my formal attire, I hurry back to the palace. The minute I arrive, I hear news that the King urgently wishes to see me.
• Louis XVI wants us to hurry to the study immediately... Why, and for what purpose?

• When I step into the study, all eyes are on me. They are filled with anger, suspicion, contempt... The aristocrats and ministers do not bother to hide their feelings, and it feels like I've been stabbed by a hundred knives.
• Only two pairs of eyes give me some relief, like a ray of hope in the darkness... Fersen's gentle, loving gaze, and Lafayette's sincere and determined eyes.
• Seeing them, I heave a small sigh of relief, curtsy, and then look up at the King.
• Louis XVI: My Queen, there is a merchant here who says that you asked Cardinal Rohan to help you buy "that necklace".

• Louis XVI: ...And that the item has already been handed over, but he has not received payment.

• Louis XVI: Rumours have spread across the land, and the people are saying that the royal court is robbing merchants, and will soon be robbing them.

• Louis XVI: Did you not say that this was all a misunderstanding? I believed you, and even asked Lafayette to help you clear your name...

• Louis XVI: But now the merchant has come seeking payment. How do you explain this?

• The sparkly diamond necklace appears in my mind's eye again. But now all the sparkles are as sharp as needles!
• I look at the pitiful, sobbing Bohmer, and am overcome with rage.
• You: Necklace? Why is it all about that necklace again?

• You: You promised me that if the rumours refuse to die off, you would be my witness and prove to everyone that I didn't buy that darned necklace from you.

• You: But not only have you broken your promise, you've concocted this wild story to frame me!

• Bohmer: Your Majesty, please help me! I am but a merchant, and I do not dare to go against the Queen.

• Bohmer: That necklace is incredibly valuable and I would not have handed it over if the Cardinal Rohan had not claimed that the Queen had asked him to help purchase it.

• Bohmer: I just want what is owed to me... Many years and hard work went into crafting that necklace!

• You: Rohan? Everyone knows that I've never forgiven him for insulting my mother. Why would I ask him to help me do anything?

• You: And I've already made a promise to the King. Why would I want the necklace now?

• Bohmer: It's true! You wrote a letter to the Cardinal to ask him to buy the necklace. I say it myself!

• Bohmer: I wouldn't have dared to give the necklace to the Cardinal if it weren't for the status of the royal court...

• You: I have never written such a letter. If you really have something like that, show it!

• Bohmer: Did you not write the letter, your Majesty? If I actually had the letter in my possession, I would not be here...

• Everything is pointing back at me, and I feel so helpless. I don't know what else I can say, or do...
• I didn't do the deed. Why do I have to keep proving my innocence? I have to prove that I didn't buy that necklace, that I've already changed, that I'm worthy of the King's trust...
• You: Your Majesty, I am innocent. Please believe me.

• Louis XVI avoids my gaze. He does not reply me, but his gesture already signals that he does not trust me...
• Louis XVI: Sigh...

• Louis XVI: My Queen... This time, it is no longer about whether I believe you.

• Whatever trust there was between the King and I, seems to have vanished along with that little sigh.
• And now I feel icy cold, as though a wintry wind has blown right through me. I am chilled to the bone and frozen in place.
• You: (Yes, he is a "King" before he is my "husband". But I mustn't give up. I have to do my best to defend "myself".)

• You: Your Majesty, why do you say that? Perhaps... we can clear my name once more?

• Louis XVI looks wearily at Lafayette. Lafayette gets the hint, and addresses me sternly.
• Lafayette: This isn't like the last time. It's a lot more serious now. And we can't just put a stop to the rumours.

• Lafayette: There is malicious talk all over the kingdom, and it's spreading like wildfire.

• Lafayette: The issue with the necklace has caused the people to call you Madame Déficit, and they're clamouring to have you sent back to Austria...

• You: What?

• You: (I've already tried so hard, and yet this is happening... Is it impossible to change history?)

• You: (No, I refuse to give in...)

• I take a few deep breaths and force myself to calm down. This is not the time to panic. I must think of a solution, a way to preserve my life.
• Just as I'm struggling with myself, Fersen stands up, sweeps his eyes across all who are present, and speaks...
• Fersen: France has been accumulating debts ever since Louis XV... And with the war on top of that, the people have long since lost their faith in royalty.

• Fersen: And this necklace that is causing so much hooha, also happens to be one that Louis XV commissioned for Madame du Barry.

• Fersen: And now all the troubles are being pushed upon the Queen.

• Lafayette: Count Fersen, please watch your words.

• Fersen: I'm not trying to accuse Louis XV of anything. My point is, blaming the Queen for this mess won't help the situation at all!

• Fersen: What we should focus on now, is to find out exactly what happened. That's the only way to solve the current crisis.

• The room is suddenly filled with the sound of people whispering to one another.
• From the way they keep glancing at me and Fersen, I'm sure they're gossiping about my relationship with Fersen... They don't care about my innocence at all.
• Just as I'm about to despair, Lafayette moves to Fersen's side and regards everyone with a steely gaze.
• Lafayette: I agree with Count Fersen.

• Lafayette: As of the moment, apart from the merchant's words, we have not seen any proof, nor any witnesses.

• Lafayette: The Queen says that she does not have the necklace. Then where is the necklace? As for the letter that Bohmer mentioned, where is it?

• Lafayette: I think that we should investigate the matter right away. We must make sure that justice is served, for the Queen's sake as well as for France.

• Louis XVI: ...You are right.

• Now that things no longer seem as dire, my legs turn to jelly and I almost fall over...
• Louis XVI: But Lafayette can't handle this again, or the people may think ill of him... and things might get worse.

• Louis XVI: I will ask an experience minister named Blaisdell to handle the investigation.

• Louis XVI: We shall investigate the authenticity of the letter, the necklace's whereabouts, and find all who are involved. We must find out the truth!

• Louis XVI: My Queen... are you agreeable to this arrangement?

• Louis XVI: Blaisdell is my most trusted minister. He is meticulous in his work and has always done what is best for France and the royal family.

• You: (The people of France don't respect me as the Queen of France, but think of me as a frivolous princess from Austria...)

• You: (Blaisdell won't regard my reputation as top priority; he'll probably do what's best for the royal family as a whole.)

• My choice will affect me greatly... and it might change my fate and the fate of France.
• You: (Should I agree to letting Blaisdell handle the investigations?)

Disagree

• Apart from Lafayette, Blaisdell is definitely the best choice. I believe he would handle the investigations very carefully, but I'm still filled with worry and unease...
• I think about Adelaide's hostility towards me and her attempts to attack me... and the mysterious man in the garden meeting the fake "Queen".
• You: (This involves my well being, and I cannot simply leave my fate in the hands of someone else...)

• Having made my decision, I lift my chin and speak as clearly as I can.
• You: To convince everyone, Blaisdell is indeed the best person to investigate everyone involved, including me. That would appear to be the most just course of action.

• You: But the matter concerns me... and I know it would be wise for me to keep out of it, but all of Versailles is now caught up in it!

• You: I can't just sit still and not do a thing, and let other people shoulder the responsibility of finding out the truth. Perhaps I've been naive before, and I've done some foolish things...

• You: No matter whether you believe me or not, I have changed!

• You: I am the Queen of France.

• You: I shall find out the truth myself!

• All is silent, and you can even hear the sound of people breathing. I look around the room, and am surprised that I see neither contempt nor hatred on their faces.
• The King appears to be pondering over what I just said.
• Fersen: We are blessed to have the Queen volunteer to deal with the people's mistaken assumptions regarding the royal court.

• Fersen: If the Queen were to stay out of the matter, the people might even speculate more... Fighting the issue head-on could be a good way to prove the Queen's innocence.

• Fersen: I beg the King to grant the Queen her request.

• You: (Fersen...)

• Lafayette: Your Majesty, please grant the Queen her wish.

• Louis XVI: Lafayette, even you...

• Lafayette: Perhaps this way of doing things will change the opinions of the people as well as that of the entire court, and we may be able to solve the problem at its roots.

• Lafayette: I believe that the Queen's idea is a good one, and I admire her Majesty's resolve.

• Louis XVI: Is that so...

• Louis XVI: But I can't let the Queen investigate. It's too dangerous...

• Lafayette: I am willing to provide any support that is needed.

• Fersen: As long as you are agreeable, your Majesty, I am also willing to assist the Queen.

• Blaisdell: If you have any need of me, simply send the word, your Majesty.

• Louis XVI: All right, let's do that then... If that is what you wish, Marie.

• You: Yes, thank you, your Majesty, for trusting me... And thank you, Lord Blaisdell, Count Fersen, and Marquis de Lafayette.

• Louis XVI: But the Cardinal Rohan is involved in all of this, and he is a relative of mine. I cannot let you confront him alone...

• Louis XVI: Let us go see him together.

• You: With your Majesty's presence, I am sure that we will be able to get a just result. Please allow me to prepare for the visit.

• Being able to take things into my own hands has given me courage.
• I don't know what's going to happen next. Will I encounter hope, or despair...? But no matter what it is, I shall face it bravely.
• I hope all my efforts shall not go to waste... Perhaps I still have a chance to change history, and to change my fate.

Agree

• If I could, I wish I could take part in the investigations myself... Even if I cannot change my fate, at least I'd find out the truth.
• But if I do that and go against the King's decision... Will I offend him?
• I don't know if I should trust Blaisdell, but I seem to have no other choice. I can only quietly hope that the results will prove my innocence, and grant me justice.
• You: I shall trust in your Majesty's judgement.

• Louis XVI: Is that so? That's good.

• The King and all the aristocrats and ministers present seem to relax a great deal. But Fersen's brow remains furrowed.
• You: I still feel that I can't just stand by and do nothing... This involves my well being, after all.

• You: If I can do something... anything to help the King and the royal family, I'm willing to give it my all.

• Louis XVI: Marie, I understand how you feel... I was too hasty just now, and I didn't mean to treat you that way.

• Louis XVI: But in order to convince everyone, I must investigate everyone involved... including you.

• Louis XVI: The process might discomfort you, but this is something that cannot be avoided...

• Louis XVI: I will make sure the truth comes to light as soon as possible, and that no one is falsely accused, especially you.

• Louis XVI: Marie, please believe me.

• His earnestness is so appealing that I am unable to utter any word of disagreement. After a brief moment of hesitation, I curtsy.
• You: Very well then, your Majesty... I shall hand this over to you.

• Louis XVI: Blaisdell, please handle the matter, and submit progress reports to me.

• Blaisdell: Yes, your Majesty.

• Louis XVI: Oh, wait... Since Cardinal Rohan is involved, I think it best to let the Queen and I handle that part of the investigation.

• Louis XVI: Let us go see him together.

• You: With your Majesty's presence, I am sure that we will be able to get a just result. Please allow me to prepare for the visit.

• The King has given me his promise, and things are moving along... But there is a lingering shadow of doom within me...
• The matter that I thought was already solved, has emerged again in a worse form than before, so I can't help but feel that no matter how hard I try, I won't be able to escape an execution...
• I can only hope that I'm worrying too much, and that... there is still a chance to change things.