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"Heeey, you've reached Yang! Well, actually, you didn't reach far enough, 'cause I'm not here right now! But don't yang up! Just leave a message on this baby, and I'll get back to you soon enough, okay?"

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[ For the record, she's still not that happy, and it shows as she grumpily finishes up her ice cream soup. ]

... So it was a promise to marry you?

[ AND HE DIDN'T COME BACK... ]

[Ah well, the memory of the promise still manages to bring a smile to Natalia's face so she nods her head in affirmation.]

It was a promise that we would spend the rest of our lives together, working to make sure that our country is a prosperous land, free of war and poverty.

[Natalia's first love is her country, let's be real.]

... I've believed in those words for so long, I'm not sure if I know how to let them go.

Honestly, I don't think you have to. If he was trying to think of the world like you were thinking about the country, maybe he's just trying to protect it in a way he couldn't do as a king.

... [ BUT. ]

Then again, that's still no reason to not contact you.

.... You're right.

[But she just hugs her animal closer to her again and she hums thoughtfully.]

Yet I still can't find fault with him. It's irritating and bothersome, it's true - but.... it's as if I wasn't in his life for seven years. Perhaps he's just... forgotten how to rely on me.

Then I think he's gotta work hard to make it up to you as a fiancee and you should totally go do fun romantic things without him until he comes to his senses.

[ Now you're just being a grump, Yang. ]

[That much manages to get Natalia to laugh. Oh Yang.]

Should I...? [She shakes her head.] No, I think that'd be too awful to him.

I've already lived seven years thinking that I was engaged to someone else entirely. I couldn't knowingly go on dates with another. I imagine that's far too neglectful of me.

You're neglecting yourself more than anything, Nat.

[ But Yang says this with a sigh. She just wants her friend to be happy with a non-jerk!! ]

[That didn't really seem to cross her mind-]

Am I really?

I've been content with waiting 7 years for Luke to remember as is....

That entire sentence is full of neglect as it is!!

What are you talking about now? It could've been so romantic!

[yeah ok]

You didn't put yourself first even once for seven years, did you?

Are you asking me to openly discuss times when I was selfish?

[She's a princess, Yang. Those times are.... many. At least in her eyes.]

Selfish with your fiancee. Go on.

[ . . . . Honestly, if it were anyone but Yang, she would take even longer to give her answer-]

Luke didn't want to be engaged to me for those 7 years. I didn't want to admit it... I kept hoping that perhaps he would remember our promise one day out of his amnesia.

I would rather err on the side of caution than pushed my hopes on someone who doesn't want them again.

It's not like you knew he couldn't remember... [ But Yang groans a little, reaching out with one blanketed arm to pat her friend on the head. ]

[Yang, please. She gets maybe one pat in before Natalia laughs and lightly bats her friend's hand away.]

No, but it's still unfair. [ . . . . ] He was a bit of a brat and made his feelings on the matter clear, but I still kept hoping.

[Natalia just shrugs faintly.] I suppose I'm content to remain hoping for a bit longer. After all, it's not everyday that I'll meet a man who loves my country as much as I do.

Maybe you should brag about your country more and see who looks interested.

[ You need a better boyfriend. ]

{Natalia just laughs faintly at that, shaking her head.]

I'll keep that in mind. But pardon me if I don't think I'm quite ready for that regardless.

Fine, fine... but Shin-Ah was cute.

For a guy in a mask.

[ Siiiigh. ]

[Natalia just hums thoughtfully at that.]

He has a very kind and sweet personality.

.... but I still want to know why he wears a mask.

That's not exactly something you can just ask, either. But I wonder what he looks like under it.

It sounds to me like he came from a place with a lot of conflict.... I worry that he might've gotten hurt and is covering it up.

[And she cross her arms at the thought, rather put out. She still doesn't know and this curiosity is killing her!!]

Maybe if you mention that, he'll explain? I mean, he probably doesn't want you worrying.

I have.... to a degree....

[ . . . . . ]

Well, I suppose there's no harm to trying again. One of these days, I'll get him to remove his mask. I'm certain of it!

There's the Nat stubbornness in action!

[ She's missed it. ]