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“Hmm.”
Natalie pursed her lips and gazed up at the ceiling, lost in thought. It seemed she hadn’t expected me to agree, let alone considered what game we should play.
Still, the way she earnestly pondered her options was rather endearing.
I waited patiently, watching her golden eyes as they flickered in contemplation. Since I had already agreed to play, I was willing to go along with most games she suggested—even if it was something as tedious as playing house.
After a few moments of deep thought, Natalie’s face suddenly brightened, and she beamed. “Let’s play Princess and Prince!”
Uh-oh.
My worst-case scenario had become reality. I hadn’t expected her to actually suggest playing house.
For a brief moment, I wondered if she was a little too old for a game like that.
Someone older than ten playing Princess and Prince?
I quickly changed my mind, though. Considering she had spent many years in this place, it made sense. Who knew when the last time she had played with someone had been?
“You mean like a roleplay? How does it work?”
“The princess is trapped in a castle, and the prince comes to rescue her!”
“Right… Isn't that exactly what’s happening right now?”
The game’s premise mirrored our current situation a little too closely.
“Oh!” Natalie blinked in surprise, her mouth falling open....
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