the princess was no stranger to seeking comfort in eduardo, but this need for validation was like a dull pain in her side. it was fleeting, usually passing just as quickly as it washed over her. the idea of not being enough for someone was mind boggling. she took a swig of the golden colored liqour, and another, and then another until she finally felt the bubbles coursing through her veins. it was depressing, watching everyone else fall in love like fools while she was stuck trying to prove herself to a man she didn’t want to be with anyway. “is this what other girls feel like? undesirable, i mean. he looked at me like i was the most pathetic person he’d ever seen.” she rambled on. eliza wasn’t fishing for sympathy from the male, however, she knew she had it. they had a way of seeing things from the other’s perspective. shifting her body to face him, the blonde extended her hand for him to take. “are my parents really to blame? perhaps i really am insufferable. i know that i can be opinionated. maybe i am a bit bossy, or entitled or whatever. it’s just not fair. he wants me to jump through hoops and i’m stupid enough to actually fall for it.”
the idea of arranged marriage had never really been questioned by eduardo. though he supposed that if his situation was similar to that of his friend, then he might have something to think on. still, there was something strange about seeing eliza in this situation — disregarded almost. he hated to know that his friend was straining over something inalterable. the seriousness of the matter encouraged him to place his bottle to one side, eyes entirely set on her to ensure his attention was noted. “liza, do you honestly think he is worth the effort?” he questioned, trying his best not to roll his eyes. it was ( to some extent ) amusing to him that there seemed to be somewhat of a ‘love square’ between the various countries. “only a fool would deem you undesirable, and do you really respect the opinion of a fool?” he furrowed his brow, “that truly would be pathetic.” eduardo’s words were not spiteful, nor said to cause her further pain. it was to reassure her that she was not the problem, and only to further his comfort by taking the hand offered, giving a small squeeze. “entitled? bossy? insufferable? are these not the usual traits of a royal? also, would you honestly want to change? being opinionated is part of your charm. either way, i appreciate it. surely that is the only opinion you should care about.”