You are aware, aren't you? My husband is still in love with you.
[ There's the elephant in the room they must address, and Octavia gains nothing by beating around the bush. She's clear-eyed, raising her head to meet his gaze. Her face is a mask of dignified neutrality, even if the long sip she takes of her wine betrays just a little. Things would be easier if not for love. ] It didn't work, did it? What you tried to do.
[ She sees it in Noctis' eyes, and in his as well. She's taking his measure, wonders if it's worth giving it up. She has a daughter to consider, even if the groundwork has been laid for Nifleheim and Lucis to move towards interests that go beyond the outdated concept of arranged marriages. No, businesses linked to each other will find a way, and she's only just concluded the trade agreement together with Noctis, let it sit long enough for ties to be made. Businessmen respond to money more than the concept of patriotism, she understands it perfectly.
Crossing her legs, the queen leans back. ] Do you really not know?
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[ There's the elephant in the room they must address, and Octavia gains nothing by beating around the bush. She's clear-eyed, raising her head to meet his gaze. Her face is a mask of dignified neutrality, even if the long sip she takes of her wine betrays just a little. Things would be easier if not for love. ] It didn't work, did it? What you tried to do.
[ She sees it in Noctis' eyes, and in his as well. She's taking his measure, wonders if it's worth giving it up. She has a daughter to consider, even if the groundwork has been laid for Nifleheim and Lucis to move towards interests that go beyond the outdated concept of arranged marriages. No, businesses linked to each other will find a way, and she's only just concluded the trade agreement together with Noctis, let it sit long enough for ties to be made. Businessmen respond to money more than the concept of patriotism, she understands it perfectly.
Crossing her legs, the queen leans back. ] Do you really not know?