[The bleak manner in which Elizabeth speaks concerns him. Women are often used as political currency, but there is more opportunity for them than simply that. Cesare has met powerless women, but he has also met powerful ones. His mother, his sister and his enemy are all examples of that. He would show Elizabeth that at some point.
Furthermore, her mention of love also catches him off guard, though he supposes it is her youth showing. Love is gorgeous and all encompassing, but it is never to be expected or even hoped for. Cesare never even thought to cling on to the hope of it as Elizabeth seems to have done. It seems that she mourns love. In marriage at least, Cesare never thought it alive to begin with. He appreciates the sentiment, though, particularly coming from her and leans in to say something to help soothe her woes.
But then Elizabeth is pulling away from him again and Cesare is left confused and frustrated. Somewhat irked, he rests his palms on the floor behind him and smiles sardonically, wrinkling his nose.]
no subject
Furthermore, her mention of love also catches him off guard, though he supposes it is her youth showing. Love is gorgeous and all encompassing, but it is never to be expected or even hoped for. Cesare never even thought to cling on to the hope of it as Elizabeth seems to have done. It seems that she mourns love. In marriage at least, Cesare never thought it alive to begin with. He appreciates the sentiment, though, particularly coming from her and leans in to say something to help soothe her woes.
But then Elizabeth is pulling away from him again and Cesare is left confused and frustrated. Somewhat irked, he rests his palms on the floor behind him and smiles sardonically, wrinkling his nose.]
Are you well, Elizabeth?