I Will Fight For My Honor

That can’t be so.  There’s at least a little bit of good in everyone, even the worst people.  It’s never too late to change your life.  If it were, well…that would be a rather hopeless world to live in, wouldn’t it?  You make a mistake and that’s it?  I can’t believe that.

Perhaps there is still a chance for me. But if there is a chance for redemption, then it is slim. 

Your duty.  Right.  Well.  Thank you, I suppose.

Aurora...thank you, for your kindness. But I deserve no such words, and to waste them on me isn't logical. Even as I look at what i've done, I feel nothing but shame. 

Maybe I ought to give that a try.

I highly doubt that. I think you are much stronger than you know. You might begin to crumble, but I will protect you. I will not allow you to bear this burden on your own. It is my duty to help you.

Hide it?  But…well, do you suppose that might not be good for you?  Hiding your pain?  Then again, what has wearing my heart on my sleeve gotten me but more pain?

You might be right, but I can't see any other option. If I acknowledge my pain, then I fear it might become too much to bear. Therefore I hide it.

I learned many things in my youth that turned out to be extremely unhelpful…  But it seems I find it more difficult to move past all that than you do.  I’m sure you had some good reason, of course, and…

It is not easy for me to move past things princess, but I choose to hide that. 

That’s a… start. A kind of sorry start. I have one, two, three, four, five, six others with me. But I don’t know if they are continuing on with me. I’m headed for the dark castle now. I hope the dark one will be able to help Lendearia, trade something with me that’ll help.

That is why I need to find allies. There must be others who can help. Wait, you are headed to see the dark one? He is a terrible and powerful creature. Be careful, magic is dangerous.

I’m sorry if I seem…  It’s only that I’ve always been told exactly what a woman is supposed to do…what I am supposed to do, and I think it’s..and I hope you don’t think I’m patronizing you, either…but it’s very admirable.  That’s all.  That you did something else.  That’s what I mean to say.

Admirable? I am many things princess, but admirable is not one of them. Thank you though. You needn't worry; it would take more than that to patronize me. Most people are taught that women are not fit for such a thing as the battlefield. I wouldn't expect you to have learned anything different.

No… you’re right it won’t be. How many are in your party? I… I’ve got a few people with me, but I can’t imagine they’re all gonna fight an army with me.

There are only three of us; myself, Prince Phillip of Vienndia, and Princess Aurora. Unless you are traveling with an army, I doubt we could take on Frederick now. Perhaps I could recruit others that remain loyal to Lendearia's monarchy. They might be willing to help.

Yeah, I am. I’m trying to… …Wait, you’re traveling with Princess Aurora? She’s awake!? Well, that gives us a chance, don’t you think! If she’s awake surely the force of what’s right and just is on our side!

Yes. She had woken up, but Frederick knows of our escape. It is very likely that he has sent men after us, so we are currently traveling, in search of safety. With the help of Princess Aurora, we might eventually be able to take back Lendearia. Still, all logic tells me that we need more help. Taking down Frederick's army won't be easy.

And I the same. I have no responsibilities here; if Rapunzel were to let me ride a dragon to you, what would you do if I came there?

You would do that? Well, I will not deny that I would be elated. Though what I might do is an entirely different story...

…Do you see any other warriors around? You’re the only one I want.

You...want? Graham, if you speak the truth, then I return your feelings. I try to focus on my quest, but the only thing I can seem to actually focus on is you.

I don’t know- only if I find a warrior sexy.

Graham. I...hello. Are you speaking of any warrior in particular?

I…I believe I am. With someone very special. His name is Phillip. 

...Phillip? The Prince? He...is a very kind man. Yes. Is he aware of your feelings? I, rather, find myself thinking constantly of a man named Graham.

It seems love has found everyone this evening. Have you told him?

Is that so? What about you; are you in love? And unfortunately...no. I have not told him, for it would be silly of me to do so. But I am beginning not to trust my judgement...

There’s others like you? Can they fight? I… I’m scared for Lendearia, and of Fredrick’s army. If only we had an army.

You are against Fredrick? I take it you hail from Lendearia then? And...I do not know if there are many willing to fight against the king. I am currently travelling with the sleeping princess Aurora, who has been awoken by myself and a Prince. We are searching for allies, but it won't be easy.

It’s nice to meet you Mulan. Allies are great! You seem so calm and cool though, I bet you got all that stuff figured out.

Well...it wouldn't benefit me to lose my head, therefore I remain calm. Though hopefully it should not prove too difficult to locate allies. There are still people loyal to Lendearia's royal family.