Harems and princes and the loveliest of ladies

[fairestlily]

It would seem I have been made a part of one M. Paris' ..... harem

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[elegancewithin]

. . . . and who, exactly, is this fine lady of whom you speak, who would have you join under the "services" of this. . . fine prince?

In any case, if you have not sold yourself willingly, as you say, then there is nothing binding you to this -- this -- this.

*is a bit flustered, is it obvious?*

[fairestlily]

*a bit dazed* Why, it was... She was a - ...I do not know, anymore. But no, it seems, you are right; there is, there was, nothing binding, nothing save my word, which I gave to the... the beautiful lady. Er.

...*shakes her head; still a little confused, but trying not to be* It hardly matters now, cousin, does it? It is all over, all passed, and please, let's forget that it ever was otherwise.