Resume : Zetta’s party is finally here, and with it, James’s deadline, but you have a few moments to enjoy the beauty and pomp before your dance with the devil.
Lena : Anyway, you have treats of a different kind. Deliveries all morning!
– “Oh? Show me!” Neutral
– “Something for the party?”
– “I’m not in the mood.”
Lena : Look at you, the belle of the ball! Even I don’t have this many tokens before a party.
– “They’re beautiful.” Neutral
– “Is this what adoration feels like?” Neutral
– “You don’t want this, trust me.”
Matteo : I’m sure you’re overwhelmed with tasks already, but if you have a moment…
– “Need help with the party?” Neutral
– “Please, come in.”
– ” I don’t have a moment.”
Matteo : I had rather hoped to broach a… personal matter. With you.
– “Tell me, please.” Neutral
– “What had James done?”
– “Guilty conscience bothering you?”
Matteo : How do you look back on our exchanges, Adele?
– “Our ‘exchanges’ have been a mess.”
– “Where’s this conversation going?”
– “You were never unkind.” Neutral
Matteo : He takes my hand and lifts it to his lips.
– Give in to passion. Neutral
– Hide any emotions.
– Shudder with dread.
Matteo : I brought this in Rome, years ago. But I think it has always belonged to you. Wear It tonight, if you like.
– “Thank you.”
– Kiss his cheek. Neutral
– “I need to get ready.”
[…] : I must choose whose token of affection to wear…
– The corsage from Charlie.
– Matteo’s golden brooch. You picked Matteo’s brooch. He will notice your choice.
– No one’s.
[…] : I think of Matteo opening his heart, possibly too late. Charlie, demoted because of me. And Hileni, who has embraced a family of strangers.
– Focus on the future. Neutral
– Draw strength from the past.
– Remain calm and confident. Neutral
Sabine : It’s gorgeous, no? I think everything is going well so far. Small problem with the liqueurs, but all in all…
– “‘Going well’? It’s going wonderfully!” Neutral.
– “You’re fine. Breathe!”
– “Let’s just survive the night.”
Zetta : Thank you for my party. It’s devine.
– “You deserve it.” Neutral
– “All Sabine’s doing.”
– “A bit over the top, no?”
James : I hope you enjoy this. Unless you’ve got something for me, it will be one of your last meals outside of prison.
– “You don’t need to remind me.” Neutral
– “Smile and eat your dinner.” Neutral
– “I have what you’re after.” Neutral
[…] : Talk of finance and theatre and prized greyhounds and every other concern of the rich and famous swirls around me.
– Try to enjoy it. Neutral
– Drink to escape.
– Watch for trouble.
[…] : Zetta, Matteo, Charlie–I could steal a quiet moment with one of them… But which one?
– Engage with Matteo. You chose to spend time with Matteo. He will remember that.
– Accompany Zetta.
– Seek out Charlie.
– Remain alone.
If you chose to spend time with Matteo
Matteo : For the sake of this celebration, you should consult an expert in relaxation. Like me, for instance.
– “Oh? Have something in mind?” Neutral
– “Awfully confident, aren’t we?”
– “You can’t help me.”
Matteo : Well? What should we do to work off your energy?
– “Care to box?”
– “Something… exciting” Neutral
– “Let’s just drink.”
Matteo : It’s easy. I said twenty thousand… and you can either go forward or backward.
– Pull him in.
– Flirt with him. Neutral
– Gently push him away.
Matteo : Are you adequately distracted yet?
– “I think it’s working…”
– Press against him. Neutral
– “You ruined the moment!”
[…] : Matteo looks at me, wordlessly amused and a little panicked.
– Sneak out quietly.
– Rush the door!
– Apologize and exit. Neutral
– Sneak out quietly.
– Rush the door!
– Apologize and exit. Neutral
Next episode : Episode 12
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