Who Said That? {Unwanted Vowing}
"You know I prefer to remain single. I don't need this-"
Shoran
"Your personal preferences are secondary to the needs of the House."
Salim
"Bound to a man? A fucking man?!"
Raven
"I'm not a damn homosexual, I will not-"
Raven
"It only makes me look weak. You'll tarnish whatever little reputation I have left!"
Raven
"You are not being punished, you are contributing to something greater."
Risko
"Father is ready for you."
Letin
"Perhaps our vowed sons should spend some time getting to know one another."
Ayasha
"Do not touch me."
Raven
"That we hold hands and play the perfect couple for our families' sake."
Raven
"It's bad enough I am viewed as a homosexual now. A bad partner and son would be more fuel to the fire."
Shoran
"We'll pretend when we have to, but don't think for a second that I'll ever be anything more than an obligation to you."
Raven
"Agreed. We'll play our parts and nothing more."
Shoran
"We both know this is a farce."
Raven
"I thought... well, it's probably best to get this out of the way on the first night."
Raven
"To make this vowing complete, in the eyes of the Gods or whatever..."
Raven
"You'll be the taker. I'm more suited as the giver, after all."
Raven
"Taker? Giver? What are you on about? I don't recognise-"
Shoran
"Whoa, whoa, wait! What are you fucking doing?"
Shoran
"Get your flithy hands away from me!"
Raven
"Oh, for the love of- didn't they explain anything to you? You're such an idiot!"
Shoran
"You fool."
Shoran
"Don't call me an idiot!"
Raven
"You're a prick, you know that?"
Raven
"And you're a small, insecure fool."
Shoran
"You're just a pompus ass! An arrogant fool!"
Raven
"I could have given you heirs. I just never found the right woman."
Raven
"It's not a punishment, Raven. It's a strategic necessity."
Ayasha
"It's just a sad face of life that we all have a role to play in its grand game. This is your role."
Risko
"It's never easy, sending one of our own away like this. But it's necessary. I hope."
Risko
"Good morning, Raven. I trust you slept well?"
Shoran
"Well, isn't this cosy? Two future lovebirds sitting together in absolute bliss."
Letin
"Letin, perhaps now is not the time."
Juru
"But at what cost? We have to pretend in front of everyone!"
Shoran
"I know this is difficult for you, Shoran. For both of you."
Kalindra
"Well, at least we get to have you around for a while. It's a change from the usual routine."
Letin
"Adapt? I'm stuck here, away from my family, my homeland, in a situation I never wanted."
Raven
"So, we're both victims in this scenario."
Raven
"I didn't expect you to be so... delicate."
Shoran
"Do you think my interests are a fucking joke?"
Raven
"If I acted like you do, my parents would've disowned me before I even did my military service."
Shoran
"Yes! Yes, because I'm going though the same thing you are, and more!"
Raven
"Bathing. What does it look like?"
Shoran
"I want to be alone."
Raven
"Too bad. This is my home, in case you forgot."
Raven
"Afraid of a little company?"
Shoran
"This is disgusting."
Raven
"Stop being so damn annoying."
Shoran
"You did it on purpose!"
Raven
"You're out of your mind. It was an accident."
Shoran
"You're delusional."
Shoran
"Enjoy the bath. Or don't. I don't care."
Shoran