Harmony amid Chaos/Bernadetta: Eternal Loner


Bernadetta	Deep breaths, Bernie. The coast is clear. Time to make your move.
Is that Bernadetta? What is she doing out so late? Bernadetta? Hey, Bernadetta!		Sharena
Bernadetta	Aaah! Not yet! Please, I've so much left to live for!
What is it?! Are you being attacked?!		Sharena
Bernadetta	I'm innocent! You have no proof! This trial is a sham! I throw myself upon the mercy of the court!
It's all right. You're not in any trouble.		Sharena
Bernadetta	Is...is that you, Princess Sharena?
Yup. It's only me.		Sharena
Bernadetta	Phew...that's a relief. Don't sneak up on me like that again, though, OK? Wait, what are you doing out at this hour, anyway? You weren't...stalking me, were you? Sizing me up for some kind of...some kind of RITUAL SACRIFICE?
Um, no. That's a bit of a leap, don't you think? I was out for a walk, that's all. What about you?		Sharena
Bernadetta	Oh. That's simple. I was sneaking to the kitchens. I got so caught up in work today I...kind of forgot to eat.
Well, we can't let you starve! Come on, let's get some food. I'll make sure no one tries to ritually sacrifice you.		Sharena
Bernadetta	Really? You'd do that? Princess Sharena, you're...so kind! I feel so much safer now! Thank you!


Bernadetta	OK, this is it. It's deserted out there this time for sure.
Hello, Bernadetta. Out for another late-night snack?		Sharena
Bernadetta	Aaah! Don't eat me! I'm stringy! My meat wouldn't taste good!
Hey, easy! It's only me again!		Sharena
Bernadetta	Princess...Sharena? What did I tell you about sneaking up on me?! You're taking years off my life!
Apologies! I wasn't trying to startle you. I thought you might have skipped a meal again, so... I brought a few cakes for you to munch on.		Sharena
Bernadetta	For...me? But that's...so nice. Why would you be so nice to me? What is it you're after? This is a ploy, isn't it! The long game! Once I let my guard down you'll have me doing your bidding! Oh, that's it!
Of course not! I'm just being friendly. There's no need to jump to such wild conclusions!		Sharena
Bernadetta	You know what's a wild conclusion?! Thinking you can get something for nothing! No way! I'm on to you!
That could have gone better. Maybe I shouldn't be following her around so much at night...		Sharena


Sharena	Hello, Bernadetta. Do you mind if I speak with you a moment?
Yes. I mean no. I mean, um... What is it?		Bernadetta
Sharena	Earlier, you mentioned getting caught up in work. What have you been up to in your room?
Oh, that. I was knitting.		Bernadetta
Sharena	Really? That's lovely! What are you making, if I may?
Um... It's a secret, so...you may not.		Bernadetta
Sharena	A...secret knitting project? I have to admit, I'm really curious.
If I told you, you'd laugh at me... I don't know if I could handle that.		Bernadetta
Sharena	Bernadetta. I promise, whatever it is, I won't laugh at you.
If you really promise... OK. It's a hat. A safety hat. For dealing with people. I'm making it so it stretches down all the way over my face, except for two holes for my eyes. That way, when I wear it, nobody can see me. And then I'll feel safe. Um... Princess Sharena?		Bernadetta
Sharena	Sorry, I'm just... I'm picturing it, and... Ah, it's just so cute! Hehehe!
You're laughing at me! I knew it! Stupid, Bernie! Auuuugh!		Bernadetta
Sharena	No, Bernadetta! Wait, come back! I'd love to see your hat!


Sharena	I'm so sorry about earlier. I promise, I really wasn't laughing at you.
It's OK. I'm used to it. Just another reason not to come out of my room.		Bernadetta
Sharena	I only giggled because I thought it was cute. I never meant any harm. Please accept my apology. Is there anything I can do to set this right? Any way I can make it up to you at all? Truly, I feel awful.
You do? Really? Well... I guess there is one thing.		Bernadetta
Sharena	Anything. Name it.
I don't have many friends here. Would you...be my friend? No, of course not. That's stupid. Moving on!		Bernadetta
Sharena	Bernadetta, it would be my honor. But truthfully, I already do consider you a friend.
It... It would? You do?! Aaaah! Princes Sharena! I don't deserve yooouuu! But, as your first official act as my friend... I need you to give me some time alone, please.		Bernadetta
Sharena	I understand.
And... And you can't come into my room yet either. Even though we're friends. Please understand that too.		Bernadetta
Sharena	Of course.
And if we're taking a walk together, I'll need you to make sure you keep a physical distance of at least...		Bernadetta
Sharena	Perhaps I should write this down...

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