The Duke's Bride

[Bethany]

Beth stares at her, a hint of wariness creeping into her eyes as the sleep clears. No, pretty sure it was the wine but sure, whatever you say lady. Ugh. "Of course, it's my duty and an honor," she says carefully, shaking the other girl gently. "Why are you asking this?"

[Carver Amell]

Carol lifts her head, rubbing at her eyes. "Are you the doctor?" she asks, quietly. "Can you help? I think something's really wrong with Bethie."

[Marian Hawke]

Garrett stuffs a hand in his mouth, choking back a sob. Someone tried to kill her! What is this family?!

[Tova koshack]

"She'll be alright now, Can you tell me what's wrong?" I say gently. I know Bethany is scared and not telling me what she truly feels. I take a breath and rethink my approach. "Because I know what it's like to have marriage be the best way to save your family." I say. "As does her excellency, and we both want to be sure this is what both of you truly want. If it is then best Of wishes and friendship. And if not then we offer aid and friendship

[Bethany]

The movement behind Tova draws Beth's attention, distracting her briefly. She looks back to Tova, frown deepening. "Okay..."  she begins, stalling, "That's... nice, I think? But marrying G-- getting married is... the best thing for us." If I don't play along, much less resist, then I'm useless. And-- and-- Rull. I can't-- he couldn't survive-- "It needs to happen." Her eyes flick back to the man. "And who are you?" Your face... It can't...

[Marian Hawke]

"I-- I'm nobody. Garrett. I mean. I'm Garrett."

[Bethany]

That voice... Why... "Have we met?" she demands, shaking her bedmate again. Voice low and speaking in church Latin, "other-self, look face closely. Thinking disguise."

[Carver Amell]

Carol crawls up Beth's side, trying to put herself between her siblings. Then stops. "...Marian?"

[Marian Hawke]

"I-- who?!"

[Tova koshack]

I glance nervously to the door the bustle on the other side is quite.... "we will return at midnight wait for us." I whisper before grabbing Garret. "Someone's coming" I hiss pushing him to the door. I pick up the breakfast tray and hurry out the survents door as a nock sounds on the main door

[Bethany]

Beth gapes, looking utterly poleaxed. "What?" she demands blankly. "What?"

[Carver Amell]

Carol ducks her head back into the bed, trying to pretend to be a pillow so that whomever is coming doesn't see her. 

[Tova koshack]

I pause silent oh the other side of the door waiting listening

[GamesMaster]

"Lady Bethany?" calls a maid, from the parlor. "Only, Chief Advisor is on his way, and I know you sleep without your gown at times-- do you need assistance?"

[Bethany]

Well yeah, it's a hassle to have to put it back on after-- wait fuck! Eyes widening even more, Beth looks around in a panic before scrambling off the bed towards her dresser. "No, 'm fine!" she shouts back, gesturing at her twin to escape or at least hide somewhere better than the bed.