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theroyalthornoliachronicles · 2 days

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Château de Clèrisseau: 23 Mai 1850, 14:15

Marquis de Clèrisseau: I'll be back in time to change for dinner, Auclair. I'll need to be if not to receive another lecture from-Roquefort?

Vicomte de Vignieu: Bonne journée, Valery.

Marquis de Clèrisseau: Bonne journée....that'll be all, Auclair.

Valet: Monsieur. [Leaves]

Marquis de Clèrisseau: Well this is certainly a surprise. What possibly brings you by? Surely it's too early to call on-

Vicomte de Vignieu: Oh, non...I actually came to speak with le Duc.

Marquis de Clèrisseau: [Sighs Dramatically] I suppose it was inevitable...

Vicomte de Vignieu: Pardon?

Marquis de Clèrisseau: Hmm? Oh, nothing. Just off in my own thoughts I suppose....lots to do, people to see...I'm sure you of all people can understand.

Vicomte de Vignieu: Has anyone bothered to mention how tiresome you can be?

Marquis de Clèrisseau: Perhaps...though I suppose hearing it once more from you couldn't hurt.

Vicomte de Vignieu: [Scoffs] I do not have time to verbally spar with you this afternoon, Valery. I was told le Duc would be in this afternoon?

Marquis de Clèrisseau: You were misinformed.

Vicomte de Vignieu: I sincerely doubt that.

Marquis de Clèrisseau: And just what, might I ask, has you so insistent to see him at this hour? He is a very busy man, after all.

Vicomte de Vignieu: If you must know, I've called on him to ask for Eleanor's hand.

Marquis de Clèrisseau: ...

Vicomte de Vignieu: I don't think I've ever seen you without words, Ernest. Cat got your tongue, perhaps?

Marquis de Clèrisseau: Have you truly thought this through, Albert?

Vicomte de Vignieu: I don't know what you're insin-

Marquis de Clèrisseau: Don't lie to me, Roquefort. It's clear as day to anyone with eyes. My sister is not a pawn for your jealous squabbles with-

Vicomte de Vignieu: I never said she was-

Marquis de Clèrisseau: And yet you stand here waiting to ask for her hand.

Vicomte de Vignieu: I do not need to explain myself to you.

Marquis de Clèrisseau: Non....because the answer is obvious. You need to-

Duc de Clèrisseau: Ah, Vicomte.

Duc de Clèrisseau: I do hope not to have kept you waiting.

Vicomte de Vignieu: Of course not, Monsieur. Bonne journée. Your delay allowed me the opportunity to catch up with Ernest, here. It has been quite a while since we've had the chance to connect.

Duc de Clèrisseau: Ah, oui, oui. All of you used to be so close back in the day...but I suppose I have kept you waiting long enough. Shall we?

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⚜ Le Cabinet Noir | Episode III, N°2 | Belgisim, 15 Thermidor An 230

Francesim takes over the presidency of the Europeansim Council for 6 months. Headed by the young Emperor Napoleon V, he will have to propose political solutions to the various crises affecting the continent. In his speech, His Imperial Majesty mentioned the insecurity affecting E.U. member states, referring to the terrorists who assassinated Queen Viviana I and Emperor Napoleon IV.

Collaboration with @funkyllama and @officalroyalsofpierreland

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⚜ Traduction française

La Francesim entre à la présidence du Conseil Européensim pour 6 mois. À sa tête, le jeune empereur Napoléon V qui devra proposer des solutions politiques aux diverses crises qui touchent le continent. Dans son discours, Sa Majesté Impériale mentionne l'insécurité qui touche les états-membres de l'U.E, en faisant référence aux terroristes qui ont assassiné la reine Viviana I et l'empereur Napoléon IV.

(Napoléon) Bonjour tout le monde ! Je suis heureux de vous annoncer la présidence française au Conseil Européensim. L'U.E est plus qu'une zone euro et des accords économiques. Nous les Français devons être les gardiens d'une nouvelle harmonie européenne. Défendre les droits de l'Homme est ma priorité absolue, tout comme le droit des femmes. C'est le credo des Français. Toutes les tentatives de déstabiliser la démocratie seront dévoilées et combattues. Nous devons renforcer la sécurité des Européens et calmer les tensions entre les états-membres. Ramenons la paix et la prospérité que notre continent mérite.

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wewantmods · 2 months

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👸 27+ Sims 4 Princess CC: Gowns, Heels & Accessories

With so many castles being built, I put together a fun collection of Princess custom content to go with it.

Create the perfect princess to reign over her kingdom.

⭐You can find the entire collection here.

Thanks to cc creators: @stardustsims4 @mysteriousoo @simsonico @tekri @sifix @natalia-auditore @imfromsixam @natalis @gingerllamasims @huiernxoxo @kikisimlive @zeussim @joshseoh @simmeraddiction83 @suzuesims @felipe @miikocc @enriques4 @arltos

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gamersgalore · 6 months

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Prepare to Be Amazed: 21+ Best Royal Furniture CC for Your Sims! ✨

Ready to make your Sims' homes fit for royalty with amazing furniture in The Sims 4?

You're in for a treat! In this post, you'll see the most incredible Sims 4 royal furniture cc that'll transform your Sims' living spaces into regal wonderlands. Get ready for a royal makeover!

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You've made our digital kingdoms truly breathtaking! 🧡

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dedemarques94-blog · 8 months

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Night Chair by DeDeSims

In 19th Century, this item was located in a special separate room or was moved around the house. Grander versions sometimes resembled a real throne, hence perhaps the term “sit on the throne”, referring to the toilet seat. The press advertised stools as “armchairs for going outside while staying inside”. Ebony wood.

It has a low seat, enclosed, with a flap under which there is a hole, intended for a chamber pot. A door is fitted at the back, which could be opened with a key in order to replace the vessel.

Source: https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/night-chair-854712bd345e4665b88f5c0ce5e0454c

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nexility-sims · 4 months

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𝐍𝐎. 𝟏 ❛ 𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐝 ❜ | VARIOUS LOCATIONS AND YEARS

❧ 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 / 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭.

❛ The queen’s voice broke as she talked. Staring into the camera, she willed the tears to stay. Her eyes grew glassy, and the small audience before her—palace staffers and journalists, a mixed array of stone faces and quivering lips—blurred into a white haze. The decision to speak had come early in the morning as she sat alone in bed. The windows and doors were thrown open, and she stared at the moon until she could see the rabbits dancing upon its surface. Her hair was gone by then, wrapped in a bundle to accompany her daughter into the first of her graves. With one hand, Beatriz felt her scalp, with its hair shorter now than even on the day she was born. Mothering had never come easy to her. Neither her children nor her subjects received her love in full, or the way they desired it, or when they needed it. She had tried her hardest for Sayfa, of which she made no secret. Still, because she could not trust herself to have shown it, she also could not trust that her daughter had known.

𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭 ↓

❧ woo, finally ! mixed feelings, but the important part is that it's done. my favorite part is the rowena guest appearance, personally :^)

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[RV] Good morning. I’m Inti Rivera. Today, the nation prepares for the funeral of Princess Safya. This daytime in memoriam edition of UBC Nightly News will be followed by live coverage of the procession.

[RV V.O.] Princess Safya was born in 1950 to the recently crowned Queen Beatriz and her second husband, Matias Villar. With the preference for male heirs ended, the princess was presumed to be a future queen.

[RV V.O.] The Queen elected to reveal her daughter’s name at the annual naming festival in Yaas. She was the first royal infant in two generations to participate. Princess Safya would later do the same with all three of her own children.

[RV V.O.] Although she was her mother’s heir and began accompanying the queen on business early, the princess was also close with her father. Commentators regularly noted their similar personalities and interests, as did Queen Beatriz herself.

[RV V.O.] Mother Rowena, formerly queen, returned to public life following Princess Safya’s birth. The princess shared her first patronage with her grandmother, and the pair became the most popular royals. [I] Can you tell us where you were today, my princess? [S] We visited an orphanage. The children are less fortunate, so we take care of them. I’m happy to say that is my responsibility now.

[I] How did the princess do today, Mother Rowena? [R] I don’t know how she can stand upright with a heart of gold! She’s full of empathy, this little girl, for others. She’ll be a servant her whole life, just like her grandfather. I envy everyone who’ll live to see it. [S] {Gasps.}

[RV V.O.] In the eyes of many, Princess Safya ceased to be a little girl when she announced her engagement in 1968 to Rodrigo Dardarich. The news excited the public but was not without controversy. [S] Some will say this is quick. We accept that. It is. However, it’s also true what they say: when you know, you know.

[RV V.O.] The Princess married in 1969. In a first, the family shared behind-the-scenes photographs of preparation for the ceremonies. Her new husband, in another break from tradition, would not share Safya’s titles. The princess penned a letter to the public for the occasion, calling her marriage, quote, “the first true act of my own, my first real decision.”

[RV V.O.] Critics who expressed suspicion of the relationship were vindicated soon enough. The princess and Lord Rodrigo became a favorite subject of photographers. The most skilled captured public arguments on multiple occasions throughout the years. These photos proved lucrative as interest in the couple and their life together continued to grow.

[RV V.O.] In 1975, the Office of the Crown Princess issued a formal statement refuting an “investigation” published by Concordia that year. The paper alleged impending divorce, with lurid but unsubstantiated details of infidelity and financial strain. The Crown declined to support privacy legislation proposed by the Assembly of Uspana in 1976, 1977, and 1980.

[RV V.O.] Princess Safya and Lord Rodrigo gave a joint interview on the state of their marriage in 1985. The unprecedented, polarizing broadcast broke daytime viewership records. The interviewer, Isabel Eannes, was widely panned by most viewers and commentators. [S] I don’t think that’s a fair question. [I] So, you disagree, then? You haven’t been unhappy?

[R] She’s unhappy right now—she hates combative journalists. [S] {Laughs.} No! I don’t hate anyone. We asked for this. We begged.

[I] Let’s talk about the ring, then. It’s new. Smaller. Why? [S] People like us don’t get do-overs. But, we’re trying anyway. [R] The alternative is being apart. That’s impossible. It can’t happen. We must try, even if it isn’t easy. [S] It’s hard, but that’s love. ‘To love someone is to suffer for them.’ [I] {Scoffs.} That is Tecuani maxim, isn’t it?

[RV V.O.] The princess gave birth to her first child, Leonor, in 1970. To the nation’s delight, Princess Safya and her new baby were inseparable. [R] Let us see her! Can you talk a minute? Share something! [S] We’re late for a meeting, I’m sorry!

[RV V.O.] In 1974, Princess Safya and Lord Rodrigo welcomed their second child, Mateo. Her office announced two years later, on the heels of former Queen Rowena’s death, that Princess Safya would be scaling back to, quote, “refocus on her growing family.” She would regain her place as Uspana’s “hardest working royal” by 1981.

[RV V.O.] Princess Safya’s final child, Gil, was born in 1979. The princess had declared a decade prior that she hoped for a trio of children.

[RV V.O.] When asked in 1985 if she wanted more children, Princess Safya remarked that she was, quote, “retired” and “content” to await her future grandchildren instead of “competing” with her mother. Queen Beatriz has six children, all born between 1950 and 1962.

[RV V.O.] Princess Safya, like heirs before her, formally began her career as a working royal at the age of ten. Commentators described her that year as, quote, “articulate,” “cautious,” and “soft-spoken.”

[RV V.O.] The princess and her younger brother, Prince Arnaut, became regular members of their mother’s retinue. The Queen described her feelings on the matter in passing during a press conference: [B V.O.] “Teenager” is a weak term. Once, Safya would have governed a province in her own right as a teenager. No longer. We coddle and undertrain our heirs just like everyone else now. The assembly tells me that’s a “parenting” problem. Well, what I say is it certainly won’t be my problem when I’m dead, and you’re stuck with them! {Laughs.}

[RV V.O.] Queen Beatriz and Princess Safya were proactive concerning Leonor’s training as well. The pair remained inseparable in public, gaining valuable experience together. Before her death, the princess announced her daughter would join the team she intended to task with passing a new education initiative through the Assembly.

[RV V.O.] Princess Safya began crafting policy proposals in 1988 to encourage and improve access to higher education. In addition to boosting funding for Uspana’s institutions, the princess was in talks with lawmakers to make attending schools abroad a feasible, affordable option.

[RV V.O.] Princess Safya’s last official public appearance was during a tour of elementary schools in southern Uspana. The fatal yachting trip capped a month of nonstop travel. Having allegedly, quote, “hit a wall” with legislators, the princess was focusing on what she did best. Commentators as well as school administrators, teachers, parents, and students described her in warm terms. The princess was enthusiastic and always connected on a human level with her future subjects.

[RV] That concludes this morning’s in memoriam special. Now, we go to Bernardo Rea for live coverage at Nakawe Palace.

[RE] Good morning. The mood is somber at Nakawe Palace as the family and silent gathered crowds prepare for the procession. Moments ago, Queen Beatriz unexpectedly announced she intends to give televised remarks. We are waiting to be invited inside.

[B] My firstborn will be interred today. I doubt that requires prefacing. How can it? It’s reality. The burden is immense. I’ve done what I can to lift it from my family. After funeral rites, the most sacred ritual we have is to shear our hair. This is surrendering power—spirituality vulnerability. It says, “Give me the pain of mourning. I can carry it for us all.” Not just anyone can be so burdened. You must be ready. You have to be empty.

[B] My request for all of you, the hundreds of thousands who I suspect will gather across Uspana, is this: empty yourself for her. Cry for my daughter. Weep as profusely as you can. Fill the streets with water so it will carry her home—to the mountains that chose her, that chose to take her away from us all, from me. We will let her go together, as one People.

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labuenosairesfrancaise · 24 days

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WIP

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stereo-91 · 7 months

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NOW AVAILABLE

Queen's Drawing Room & Furniture

We thought it was about time that we started working on some interior design.

The Queen's drawing room set and some various AC inspired furniture and rugs are now available on Patreon.

Items Included For The Queen's Drawing Room.

4 - Painted Walls with panels

1 - Large Single Door

1 - Hidden Door

1 - Wooden Floor

1 - 8x10 Ceiling

1 Fireplace

AC Inspired Items Include.

2 Chairs

1 Sofa/Couch

2 rugs

Items have multiple swatches.

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trentonsimblr · 5 days

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AN: you’ll see this again in one way, shape, or form later but I absolutely love them so I’m sharing it now 🤣

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bestgamingmods · 6 months

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21+ Best Sims 4 Royal Furniture CC Packs Fit for a Monarch

Ever dreamed of giving your Sims the royal treatment?

Dream no more! In this post, we’re delving into the world of Sims 4 royal furniture CC to help you turn your Sims’ homes into regal wonderlands.

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🏰 A Royal Thank You to Sims 4 Royal Furniture CC Creators: @lilis-palace, @strangestorytellersims, @thejim07, @cliffou29, @annadedanann, @stereo-91, @thegoldensanctuary, @historicalsimslife, @simcredibledesigns, @themarblemortal, @lustrousims, @natalia-auditore, @aggressivekitty, @felixandresims, @rubyred-sims-cc, @the-regal-sim, @harrie-cc, @ladycharlottesims

We're truly grateful for the regal touch you've brought to the game 🧡

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the-lancasters · 28 days

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Norrington Palace and Goldsborough Palace, Windenburg

AN: Welcome Elise and Jacques 😂 I found this conversation between Elise and George so hard so a big thank you @armoricaroyalty for both lending me his lovely (and less lovely) sims but also helping me work through it and figure out how these two parents and senior royals approach this situation (aka writing big chunks of this!)

The chickens are coming home to roost for Vivi 😬🐣🐤

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Maid: Miss Vivi you um, have a guest

Vivi: Sure, send them in

Jacques – Hello darling

Vivi – Jacques?

George - I’m sorry to say that this happened right under my nose. But it cannot be allowed to continue.

Elise - Of course not, Vivi will be returning home now. I want to personally thank you for letting me know about these developments. We knew she was here but her absence is starting to draw attention that we just cannot afford right now.

George - You’re welcome Elise. As a parent, I would want to know what was happening to a member of my family.

Elise- Can I ask how you found out? If this is going to get into the media-

George- It was simply a concerned party and I have every confidence they will be discreet - I will make sure it's in their best interest to be

Elise - I confess I am disappointed in Vivi - but she is young and often impressionable. I believe Charles took advantage of that naivety. A lot of young women wouldn’t be able to resist a handsome foreign man

George - My son has his weaknesses but he should have known better

Elise - How is Victoria coping?

George - She has no idea and I would like to keep it that way. There is no reason for her to know now that it is over.

Elise - You really think she hasn’t noticed anything amiss?

George - Trust me, I have a good handle on what is happening in my own family. And besides, why would she? She has plenty of things to keep her busy - including the upcoming baby.

•Elise narrows her eyes but doesn't comment*

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empiredesimparte · 24 days

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Episode III Coup de Majesté

A coup de Majesté is a brutal act or order dictated by the monarch, notably to forcibly subdue the beginnings of opposition, or even rebellion or revolt against him, and thus re-establish his authority or power.

Napoléon V

Age 19. Born Louis Napoléon Simparte. Son of the late Emperor Napoléon IV and Madame Mère, Marie-Joséphine.

Sa Majesté Impériale, l’Empereur Napoléon V des Français His Imperial Majesty, Emperor Napoléon V of the French. Head of the Imperial Household.

Louis is an impulsive, energetic and outgoing young man who suddenly inherits the throne following the death of his father in an assassination attempt. He is currently preparing his coronation, while the nation is divided over the monarchy.

His youth and confidence in his abilities can be both his strength and his weakness.

⚜ Family tree of Simparte dynasty

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wewantmods · 1 month

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27+ Sims 4 Royal CC: Gowns, Crowns, & More

Ge your sims dressed for their royal debut with this collection of Sims 4 Royal CC. This round up focuses on clothing, royal jewels and crowns. But if you want some royal furniture too, not to worry, that's coming up this week.

👑You can find the royal collection here.

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theroyalsofcorrilea · 6 months

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The Next Generation,

Mary-Elizabeth of Teck, Theodora of Teck, Victoria of Corrilea, Empress of [REDACTED], Phillip of Teck, James of Corrilea, Josephine of Bauden, Queen of Corrilea, Wilhelm of Bauden,Timothy, Baron Davis, Panthia of Yorkon, Queen of [REDACTED], Lilliana of Yorkton

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Poses by @thedevilliers @funkyllama

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dedemarques94-blog · 8 months

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Royal Collection Horses by DeDeSims

With the release of "The Sims 4 - Horse Ranch", I was happy because finally we can have horses, something I missed in my historical gameplay, embarking on this theme, I decided to create a series of recolors with real paintings that you can find on the "Royal Collection Trust" website, so here they are, hope you like it!

Source: https://www.rct.uk/collection/search#/page/1

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nexility-sims · 5 months

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𝐍𝐎. 𝟏 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐮𝐞 | VARIOUS LOCATIONS, DECEMBER 1990

❧ 𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 / 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭.

‎‎‎‎‎ ❛ The banality of human tragedy wasn’t enough for a princess. Some may have said it was an insult. The publishers, insatiable in their hunger for a story, chased answers. They would force slippery, delicate reality into the shackles of narrative. They would explain the unexplainable. Numerous leads bubbled forth in the immediate days following the event. At first, they came as a respectful trickle of whispers. Then, they came in a loud burst that could fill the amorphous space between breaking news and solemn coverage of a state funeral. Most of the claims were false: the queen had held the gaze of an owl twenty days prior; a storm had thrown and scattered stones in an ominous glyph; waterway residents had heard plaintive weeping from the water before the disappearance; a daykeeper sent a letter to the palace warning the mountains were shaking with longing; the princess was terrified of water and had diligently avoided it before this fateful outing. The latter was true.

𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐝 & 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭 ↓

It wasn’t moving water that paralyzed her. She had appreciated the crashing of beach waves and the foaming, rushing flow of rivers. The waterfalls in Yaas had captivated her. The problem was still water. Placid and smooth, the expanses of lakes and ponds and swimming pools unsettled her to the core. Others saw them as gentle and inviting; these comely traits, to her, were the duplicity inherent to any natural danger.

As with many fears, this one had been formative. These bodies summoned memories of gasping and flailing—a visceral recollection of the moment in which her swimming education both began and ended. The publishers would report that she refused to bathe in tubs or put her face beneath a shower head. These details were embellishments, but they knitted together the perfect narrative to rendered the death star-crossed, inevitable, and shadowing even in the unobstructed light of day. With such winking glints of absurdity, a deluge of articles teased intrigue from something utterly ordinary.

Indeed, that was the wretched truth with which the family had to contend, even as days of newsprint consoled the public with fantasy. Once the body was recovered a few hours later, the coroner called it what her fellow passengers had assumed: an accident. People drowned in Uspana every day. Such a demise was considered divinely favored, and the context—the story that underwrote it—didn’t matter. The mountains claimed their favorites regardless of whether their lungs filled with a few inches of bathwater or deep inhales of Canarís Bay saltwater. These favorites were regular people. They were also, from time to time, royalty.

The cause was misadventure, not malevolence.

Still, when Beatriz stumbled over to the telephone on the day she received the news, she took a deep breath to steady herself and said with conviction, “Arnaut, he's finally killed her. Please come home.”

TRANSCRIPT:

[A] Boating? Seriously? [S] New yacht, too. He named it the Safyanora. Sweet, isn't it?

[A] I just can't believe he convinced you to go on it. [S] Me either.

[S] We've been giving each other space for a few weeks. [A] Is that what you call it?

[S] I should put in effort, you know? Be forgiving. [A] You do. You are. The problem is when he takes advantage of it, which is every single time.

[S] Friends will be there with us. There'll be no fighting—not the terribly unfun kind, anyway. [A] {Sighs.}

[A] And you're still not wearing the ring?

[S] For now. We'll see how I feel after this trip. [A] Uh huh.

[S] He promised a romantic getaway! Maybe that's what I need. [A] It's true. You work too much.

[S] No, you don't work enough—[A] Hold on. Someone's here.

[S] I can let you go … I do have work to do. [A] {Chuckling.}

[A] Abelina, tell Auntie hello. [AB] Hi Safy! [S] Hello, baby girl.

[A] It's bedtime story o'clock, unfortunately. [S] I'll call you when I'm home in a few days. [A] Good. I love you. Have fun. [S] I love you, too. Goodnight.

[S] {V.O.} Hi Mama. Sorry I missed you.

[S] {V.O.} We arrived in Intizara a couple days ago. There were more cameras than usual. It was disconcerting.

[S] {V.O.} Anyway, I'm calling you from the water.

[S] {V.O.} Aren't you proud of me? {Chuckles.}

[S] {V.O.} Manuel and Eita are with us.

[S] {V.O.} We're having fun, all of us.

[S] {V.O.} I needed this.

[S] {V.O.} We needed this.

[S] {V.O.} I know you don't want to hear it, but he's making an effort.

[S] {V.O.} I feel hopeful. Call me back. I love you.

[B] {V.O.} This is not a message for voicemail.

[B] {V.O.} I wish you had come to the phone just this once.

[B] {V.O.} How do I say this? It's unspeakable.

[B] {V.O.} {Sighs.}

[B] {V.O.} Arnaut, he's finally killed her.

[B] {V.O.} Please come home.

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