Setting: Your mother and sister Mary are frantically running around the estate trying to get ready to leave for French Court with high hopes that the Dauphin will choose Mary to be his wife.
Mother: What about this one?
Mary: It's blue.
Mother: But Francis loves blue.
Mary: Which means it's been worn by all the other girls at court.
Mother: (impressed) Very good, Mary.
They finally notice that you're not there.
Mother: Where's Y/N?
Mary: Probably climbing a tree somewhere. Why does she have to go with us? What if the Dauphin decides he doesn't want to marry me because she's too much trouble.
Mother: I want her there to support you. And hopefully, while we're there, she'll also find a suitable husband. Perhaps the right man will help her settle down a little and start thinking about her future.
Mary: She'll always be wild. No man is going to change that.
Skip to you.
You're standing in a field, wearing a crown made of flowers. Enjoying the sunshine and the cool breeze.
Mother: Should have known I'd find you out he.....
You: Shh!!!! You'll scare the butterfly.
There's a blue butterfly making his way from flower to flower.
Mother: We'll be leaving soon. I want you bathed and dressed.
You: I'm already bathed and dressed.
Mother: I would like you in something more suitable for the royal court.
You: I'm not the one in consideration. Why do I have to play dress up?
Mother: To help give people a good impression of us, especially the royal family. They will all be watching.
You: Well, there goes my plans to get drunk and go skinny dipping.
Mother: eyeroll* (she knows you're kidding) Just go take a bath.
Skip
After a quick bath, your servants help you dress. Your mother comes in to check on you.
Mother: Much better.
You: I still don't see why I have to go.
Mother: Because it's a huge opportunity for Mary.
You: For Mary.
Mother: You should be there to support her. Give it a chance, my love. You might even like Court.
You: I'm not holding my breath, Mother.
Mother: (sigh) Go wait in the carriage. You're Sister, and I will be there in a moment.
While on your way to Court, your mother keeps reminding you of your manners.
Mother: We are guests of King Henry's, and I expect you to behave like respectable young ladies. Y/N?....Y/N? Are you listening to me?
You: Yes, Mother.
Once you've arrived, you're welcomed by King Henry, Queen Catherine, and the Dauphin. Francis and your sister listen intently to your parents' conversation while you look off towards the nobles who are outside enjoying the warm weather.
You see a young couple holding hands, laughing, and whispering secrets to each other. The sweetness of the moment makes you smile to yourself. Francis notices and looks in the same direction, then back to find you still enchanted by the young couple.
Catherine: Henry, why don't we let our guests get settled.
Henry: Yes, of course.
Henry and Catherine walk back towards the castle. Your sister and Francis are behind them. You and your mother are following in the back. You can't help but stare at the large building in front of you, trying to gather your nagging thoughts and feelings
Mother: Y/N Are you alright?
You: It's nothing, Mother. (Whisper) Nothing.
