Queen Marie: 2-12 Turbulent France

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France's stability has begun to falter due to the reversal in circumstance and those better informed have already fled the country. It was at this moment I received a proposal from that person...

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...What?

• Gently refuse
  • Louis XIV's Goodwill will rise
  • Gabrielle's Goodwill will fall
  • Unlock 2-13 Women's March
• Hesitate
  • Gabrielle's Goodwill will rise
  • Obtain Ending: Full of Hope

Transcript

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• The sudden news causes Madame Deniau to pause in the middle of brewing tea.
• Deniau: Your Majesty... France...

• You: I know what you want to say.

• You: At this point, we can only do our best to fulfill our duties, and see what God has in store for the future of France.

• You: We can have the tea later. I think I should get changed now, and go see the King.

• Deniau: Yes, your Majesty.

• Adelaide: Lafayette, allow me to remind you that you're a member of the French nobility.

• Adelaide: How dare you speak to the King in this manner, and push for a constitutional monarchy? Are you so eager to see the royal court destroyed?

• Adelaide: I can't help but wonder about your true intentions!

• Lafayette is frowning and his hands are clenched into fists. He seems to be suppressing a nearly uncontrollable rage.
• You: (Judging from those words... Did Lafayette suggest the same thing I did?)

• I look at the King. He looks troubled, but he seems to be thinking very hard about something, and appears to have no intention of stepping in to mediate.
• Lafayette: Your Majesty, I may be loyal to the royal family, but that does not contradict my intention to speak for the people.

• Lafayette: We cannot go against the opinions of the majority. If we do so, that will only result in tragic consequences.

• Lafayette: This is what the people desire, and it is a direction that we cannot avoid. Besides, a constitutional monarchy does not mean that the royal court will truly vanish.

• Lafayette: You will still retain your status, so you need not worry about that, Madame Adelaide!

• Adelaide: Your insolent creature! How dare you insinuate that I care about such shallow matters!

• Adelaide: Your Majesty! I'm only trying to protect you. Say something!

• Louis XVI: Everyone, calm down. Have you forgotten that you're in my study?

• The two eye each other, but stop arguing in the face of the King's displeasure.
• Louis XVI: You both have valid points... Actually, the Queen has already suggested the idea to me.

• Adelaide: Oh, the Austrian princess wouldn't care about the fate of France.

• Adelaide: Am I not right, your Majesty?

• You: I am on the same page as the Marquis de Lafayette. We should try to align ourselves with the people's desires. Clashing with them would not do any good!

• Adelaide: As the great Roi Soleil once said, "I am the state". Only a useless being would hand the kingdom over to the people to govern!

• Adelaide: Your Majesty, I am proud of the blood that flows in my veins. Even if the people were to rise up in rebellion, I will stand my ground!

• Adelaide: We must not listen to this malicious talk. These two people would have us betray France!

• Louis XVI: I have not made a decision yet... Aunt, you mustn't worry too much.

• You: We should worry. And what's worse now is that we already have no way of stopping the people!

• Louis XVI: What are you saying?

• You: I've just returned from my trip, and I overheard people near the Bastille...

• I describe everything that I saw and heard in great detail, and everyone's faces grow pale.
• Louis XVI: Is there already no hope of stopping them?

• You: Your Majesty, please consider my suggestion very carefully.

• You: If we take this step voluntarily to show our goodwill, we may prevent a lot of needless conflict...

• You: We would be able to protect the royal family from harm, and also satisfy the people.

• You: I believe that there must be a way to reconcile the people and the royal family!

• Adelaide: Your Majesty, I wonder what Queen Theresa would think if she heard you?

• Adelaide: Austria is also an absolute monarchy, but you want the King to placate those ruffians? You astonish me!

• You: You...!

• Lafayette: The Queen is only thinking of the future of France, and has only suggested the most suitable solution.

• Lafayette is about to continue, but the King waves his hand to signal him to stop. He frowns at Lafayette.
• Louis XVI: Aunt, you are a French princess, but you've dragged Queen Theresa into this discussion... I don't think that was appropriate of your status as a member of royalty.

• Adelaide: Your Majesty! Are you reproaching me?

• Louis XVI: I respect your feelings regarding the family, but your emotions have gotten the better of you today. It's too difficult to continue this discussion with you. If the situation is as bad as what the Queen has just described, I think... We have no other options.

• Louis XVI: We must quickly find the best way to reconcile the people without letting my ancestors down.

• Louis XVI: Perhaps we will institute a constitutional monarchy... or perhaps we won't. We must summon all the ministers to discuss this.

• Adelaide: Your Majesty... My dear Auguste... How could you give way so easily?

• Louis XVI: I have already made up my mind. Today's discussion ends here.

• Lafayette: Yes, as you wish, your Majesty. I will start arranging for a conference immediately.

• There's finally some progress.
• It's not quite enough to ease my anxiety, because I still don't know if this will turn out to be a bad thing or a good thing...
• But at least, something is changing.
• You: (I hope... that we still have time.)

• Gabrielle: Marie, I'm glad you haven't gone to bed yet... There's something I need to tell you.

• Gabrielle looks grave, and is looking at me very cautiously. I have a very bad feeling.
• Gabrielle: Do... Do you know that a lot of nobles are preparing to leave Versailles?

• You: I've heard of it.

• You: The situation is dire, and it's only natural that they will want to leave... And I understand the reasons behind it.

• You: Why are you suddenly bringing this up? Are you saying... that you're about to leave?

• Gabrielle: So you've already guessed...

• Gabrielle: My family is planning to go to Switzerland to start a new life there.

• You: When are you going?

• Gabrielle: Before dawn.

• You: Heavens! So soon?

• Gabrielle: Yes... I'm sorry I didn't tell you earlier.

• Gabrielle: My husband told me not to tell anyone, including you...

• You: Don't say that. I'm glad you have a safe place to go!

• Gabrielle: I knew you'd say that... Marie, Marie!

• Gabrielle hugs me tight, and I can sense how unwilling she is to part with me.
• Gabrielle: Marie... I don't want to leave you, and I don't want you to stay in such a dangerous place...

• Gabrielle: I know I shouldn't say this to the Queen of France, but I must ask you...

• Gabrielle: Are... are you willing to go with me?

• You: ...What?)

Gently refuse

• I really am very worried about what will happen if I stay in Versailles.
• But I can't abandon Fersen, Lafayette, and the King. And I'm not willing to abandon the civilians who trust me...
• I can't do it.
• You: I'm sorry, Gabrielle... I...

• Gabrielle: It's okay, Marie. I understand... I understand everything. You don't need to force yourself to explain it to me.

• Gabrielle: I know you have a lot of things on your mind. These days, you've changed so much...

• Gabrielle: You're no longer the Marie I know.

• You: Oh, Gabrielle...

• Gabrielle: But... I'll always like you no matter what!

• Gabrielle: And if I were to choose, I think I like the current you better.

• Gabrielle: You're so brave, and cool... And so intelligent. There are so many wonderful things about you that I like... and envy.

• Gabrielle grasps hold of me with warm hands, and I don't know how to convey to her how I feel. I can only squeeze her hands in return.
• You: You don't need to be envious of me. There's a lot of great things about you too!

• You: You're kind, gentle... and you were always by my side whether you're happy or sad.

• Gabrielle: I suddenly don't want to go...

• You: No, it's too dangerous here. You can't stay.

• You: Believe me, this won't be the last time we see each other!

• You: Once you're in Switzerland, we can write to one another... No matter where we are, we're still friends, right?

• Gabrielle: Yes... Yes! I will, Marie... It's a promise then!

• You: Yes, it's a promise.

• We talked all night... and reluctantly parted at dawn.
• From the window, I watch Gabrielle's lonely and slender back slowly vanish in the distance, and I pray for her silently.
• May God protect France.
• May God protect my best friend, the sweetest woman in the world - Gabrielle.

Hesitate

• I understand what Gabrielle's worried about, and I know what kind of fate I'm likely to face should I stay in France.
• You: (Should I say yes...?)

• Gabrielle: Marie, I know what you're thinking about...

• Gabrielle: You're the Queen of France. You can't just leave like me... You have your responsibilities.

• Gabrielle: But you've already done your best to fulfil them, have you not? It may hurt, but I must tell you...

• Gabrielle: The people don't appreciate how hard you've been trying and all the effort you've put in. They don't deserve a kind and lovely Queen like you.

• Gabrielle: No matter what you do, they will always push all the blame onto you.

• You: That's why I can't possibly leave all the problems to the King, Lafayette, and the rest... I can't let them face it all on their own.

• You: And what about my family? I can't just leave them behind...

• Besides her husband, the King, "Marie" has two children in France.
• I might not interact with them much, but the thought of abandoning them pains "me".
• You: (Marie, you don't want me to abandon them too, right...)

• Gabrielle: Then bring them along! That would be even better. Our children can keep one another company.

• You: Gabrielle, are you crazy? Escaping with the royal family... If we're discovered, you'll be in danger too!

• Gabrielle: You're right... I am crazy.

• I sense that she's not joking. Her calm voice and her gaze... tell me that she's serious!
• Gabrielle: Instead of letting people destroy you and the King... why don't you take a gamble?

• Gabrielle: Once we reach Switzerland, we'll be free from worries... and everything will be great, Marie.

• You: ...

• Noticing that I'm starting to waver, Gabrielle grasps my hands and her eyes are so gentle that my heart aches.
• Gabrielle: The Marquis de Lafayette is well loved by the people, isn't he? If you leave... perhaps the pressure on him and Blaisdell will be reduced.

• Gabrielle: "The wasteful, overbearing royal family has fled." People will sympathize with the Marquis de Lafayette and the rest.

• Gabrielle: And with the royal family gone, the people will be able to set up the government they want... Isn't that great for everyone involved?

• You: (Gabrielle seems to be making a lot of sense...)

• If history cannot be changed, the royal family is doomed to lose their power...
• If I leave the King, there might still be a chance for us to re-establish the House of Bourbon.
• You: But... what about your family? Will they agree to this?

• Gabrielle: They have already left for Switzerland... No matter, I don't care what they think. I won't be upset if they abandon me.

• Gabrielle: I've already thought it through. We can leave at night.

• Gabrielle: Right now, everyone in Versailles is panicking, and the nobles will be too concerned with their own matters. As long as you disguise yourself as my relative.

• Gabrielle: I'm sure no one will recognize you.

• Gabrielle: I'm begging you, please?

• You: I...

• Gabrielle looks at me pleadingly. She looks like she'll sink into a bottomless pit if I were to shake my head.
• Her family has already abandoned her. How could I bear to reject her and hurt her?
• You: Gabrielle, I'll go with you.

• Gabrielle: Really?

• You: You're right. As long as there's life... there's hope.

• You: I may be letting down the people who trust me, but we really have no other choice left.

• My heart aches.
• I don't know how to deal with this feeling. I can only squeeze Gabrielle's hand. She smiles gently at me and keeps rubbing the back of my hand.
• Gabrielle: Marie, no matter how much torment you're in, or how guilty you feel... You mustn't blame yourself. I will see this through with you.

• You: Thank you... It's getting late. We should hurry with the preparations.

• After spending all our efforts persuading the King, we quickly gather all the things we'll need, and set off on our journey.
• The carriage rushes along in the middle of the night, and we gradually get further and further away from Versailles...
• All the grandeur of the past has been left behind in the gilded cage that is Versailles, together with the jewelry and luxurious clothes.
• And now, we are about to welcome a brand new future.

• I was in the house when I smelled a familiar fragrance. I rush to the door.
• You: Gabrielle, you're back!

• You: How was business today?

• Gabrielle: Marie... I...

• She hugs the basket and looks at me hopelessly, like a little girl who's done something wrong.
• You: Butter buns are traditional Austrian snacks, and it's only to be expected that Swiss people aren't used to the taste. Don't take it to heart.

• You: We still have some savings, and if worse come to worst... I have some jewelry that we can sell off for cash.

• I pat her shoulder, and I can feel them trembling.
• Just as I'm wondering how to comfort her, she suddenly lifts her head, and smirks at me.
• Gabrielle: Actually... I sold them all!

• Gabrielle: The recipe you gave me was already awesome, and after we improved on it, it's simply heavenly...

• Gabrielle: How could it possibly not sell? I may have made them, but I want to eat them myself!

• You: Oh, really? That's wonderful!

• Gabrielle: I took your suggestion and cut one into tiny pieces for people to try. They love it!

• Gabrielle: Your marketing strategy is just too good... Marie, I'm so proud of you!

• You: You're making me feel shy...

• You: (And anyway, that's just something from the world I came from... Isn't that considered cheating or something?)

• Gabrielle is too excited to sense anything amiss.
• Gabrielle: A bakery owner talked to me too. He's hoping to team up with us long term.

• You: Oh, that means we'll have a stable income... God has blessed us...

• Gabrielle: Yes, we can finally live a better life...

• Gabrielle: You and the K-... Auguste have suffered.

• You: Let's not talk about that. It's all in the past now... We're living well, aren't we?

• Gabrielle: Yes, you're right.

• Gabrielle: Oh yes, how is Auguste and the children doing? I bought some food from what I earned today. Tonight we can have a feast.

• You: After you left this morning, Auguste received an order and went out too.

• You: The customer wants some large gadgets...

• You: He was supposed to start work the day after tomorrow. But he's just so enthused that he wants to start right away.

• Gabrielle: Sounds like he's really happy. That's great.

• After we got here, the King made use of his talents and made many useful gadgets to sell.
• At first, business wasn't good at all, but now that word has spread, more and more customers are ordering stuff from him.
• You: Yes, he looks exhausted but he's smiling every single day...

• You: And I'm happy too.

• Gabrielle and I look at one another, and grin.
• After getting past so many hurdles, we know just how precious these ordinary and blissful days are.
• You: It's getting late. Let's go fetch the children and start preparing dinner.

• Gabrielle: Yes, let's go!

• We head to the hill slope behind the village, where a bunch of children are playing on the grass.
• They run happily to us and hand in hand, we walk home.

• You: Gabrielle says we're having a feast tonight!

• Child: Really? What are we having?

• Gabrielle: Hmm... I can cook anything you feel like eating!

• Child: Baked vegetables, roast chicken...

• Child: Oh, and butter buns, almond tarts, rum baba!

• Their innocent chatter is so cheery. Gabrielle and I chuckle.
• You: Believe me, you can't finish that much.

• Child: I can! I can eat it all! Really!

• You: Hmm... All right, and what will you do if you can't?

• Child: Then I'll... I'll...

• He frowns, as though he's trying to think of a punishment that won't be too tough, and yet good enough to convince me...
• You: (Actually, Gabrielle will just cook everything even if he can't finish it.)

• You: (But it's fun watching him try to work this out... So I'm not going to say a word.)

• I glanced furtively at Gabrielle. She gets it, and slyly winks back at me.
• Step by step, listening to the children's chatter, we walk back home at sunset.
• It may not be luxurious and grand, but it is our warm and loving home.

• Obtained the ending [Full Of Hope]