Tears Behind the Iron Mask
Episode 1
Daughter of Marquis Blake.
Lilly / Maid
My Lady, please refrain from going out for time being.
Lilly / Maid
* carrying bandages with blood *
Lilly / Maid
* looks at the lady staring blankly outside *
Lilly / Maid
My Lady? * concerned *
Arabella Sterling / FL
… don’t belong…
Arabella Sterling / FL
[ I don’t belong here.]
Arabella Sterling / FL
[ It hasn’t been a day since I attended my parents funeral. ]
Arabella Sterling / FL
[ Getting hit by truck and opening my eyes in this medival period … ]
Arabella Sterling / FL
Please get me something to eat
Lilly / Maid
yes! * hurriedly walks out *
Arabella Sterling / FL
* walks before the mirror *
Arabella Sterling / FL
… [ such a smooth hair ] * touches her hair *
Arabella Sterling / FL
Golden eyes … wow. isn’t she a beauty?
Arabella hears disturbance outside the room.
Arabella Sterling / FL
* opens the door *
Servants rushing here and there.
Lilly / Maid
Miss. we need to hurry imperial guard are here with message.
Arabella Sterling / FL
huh?
Arabella Sterling / FL
next minute… getting ready 👉
Arabella Sterling / FL
next minute… standing before guards confused 👉
💂: This is the message from his majesty the King Alexander Beaumont Winsdor.
In solemn remembrance of the late Marquess Blake and his lady, whose lives were faithfully given in service to Our Empire, We extend Our deepest royal condolences unto their daughter, Lady Arabella Sterling.
In honor of their sacrifice, We hereby grant unto her lands within Our dominion, and decree her betrothal to the youngest son of Marquess Brooks, that their noble houses may stand united.
Arabella Sterling / FL
[ marriage? ]
Maids
* whispering * youngest son?
Maids
* whispering * I heard he’s smitten by the saint daughter.
Maids
* whispering * last time I also saw him in brothal—
Arabella Sterling / FL
“Pray inform His Majesty that I remain in attendance at the Royal Academy, and shall humbly fulfill his command upon the completion of my studies.”
Lilly / Maid
* concerned *
Arabella Sterling / FL
* eyes closed * …
Lilly / Maid
* brushing her hair lost in thoughts *
Arabella Sterling / FL
* sighs * Lilly, what is it?
Lilly / Maid
My lady are you really going to get married?
Arabella Sterling / FL
* smiles * it’s the order from king itself.
Lilly / Maid
* 🥺 * but still… I - i want my lady to love a person and marry.
Arabella Sterling / FL
wait- why are you crying? * stands and pats her back *
Arabella Sterling / FL
[ She was raised with Arabella, is that why she feels closer than any other maids here? ]
Arabella Sterling / FL
Ferdie? How come you’re here?
Ferdie Sterling
* sits on couch *
Arabella Sterling / FL
? don’t tell me you ran away from Magic academy using portal?
Magic academy and Royal academy are prestigious academies
There was a story that the great crimson dragon blessed by gods fell in love with a human.
The first king of this empire was the son of the crimson dragon.
The mana of great dragon came down to generations.
Newly born baby show’s mana… since then they are trained to control it.
And then they attend academy to broaden their knowledge in other fields.
Ferdie Sterling
So what? * cross his legs *
Unfortunately Arabella doesn’t have mana at all.
which made others question her origin.
Arabella Sterling / FL
[ She was disrespected by everyone… I see ]
Arabella Sterling / FL
* sighs * [ well, it doesn’t matter to me ]
Arabella Sterling / FL
Lilly, is the carriage here?
Ferdie Sterling
… are you ignoring me now?
Arabella Sterling / FL
not at all young master.
Ferdie Sterling
* startles * … why are you calling me like that? * disappointed *
Arabella Sterling / FL
..?
Ferdie Sterling
you! am not allowing this marriage! * shouts and disappears *
Arabella Sterling / FL
[ he doesn’t even need a portal… ] he’s getting stronger huh? * ears bleeding *
Episode 2
Arabella Sterling / FL
* in carriage *
Lilly / Maid
I can’t believe you’re already in 2nd semester miss
Arabella Sterling / FL
yeah… me neither
Arabella Sterling / FL
[ carrying this body original memory is helpful to recognise… ]
Arabella Sterling / FL
[ should I be grateful that she doesn’t have any friends? ]
Arabella Sterling / FL
* realises something * [ did she kill her self?? since she outcast? ]
Arabella Sterling / FL
Lilly
Arabella Sterling / FL
Did I behave oddly since my parents death?
Arabella Sterling / FL
[ ack! Is she going to cry again ] haha… am okay. you don’t have—
Lilly / Maid
😭 my poor ladyyyy
Arabella Sterling / FL
… [ there she goes again]
Arabella Sterling / FL
* looks around, students walking around *
Royal academy is said to be fair for everyone.
whoever pass the royal exam irrespective of any origin are allowed here.
Arabella Sterling / FL
[ dividing everyone with dress code … what kind of fairness is this? ]
Arabella Sterling / FL
* looks at gray cape on her shoulder *
gray cap are for people with common origins, non mana and for scholarship holders.
Arabella cried her eyes out when she received this cape
Arabella Sterling / FL
* walking in hallway * [ am i lost? ]
Arabella Sterling / FL
where’s ceremony hall ? * mumbles, looking around *
Arabella Sterling / FL
[ there no one to ask the direction? ]
Arabella Sterling / FL
* spots a person *
Arabella Sterling / FL
[ he isn’t wearing any cape… ] Excuse me
Theodore Beaumont / ML
..?
Arabella Sterling / FL
* startles seeing red cape in his hand *
red cap is direct royals.
Arabella Sterling / FL
[ it’s the 2nd prince ]
Arabella Sterling / FL
* looks at his ruby eyes * [ woah… such a handsome man ]
Theodore Beaumont / ML
… * leans on wall *
Theodore Beaumont / ML
Lost?
Arabella Sterling / FL
ah! can you tell me which way—
Theodore Beaumont / ML
don’t want to
Arabella Sterling / FL
[ yeah… arrogant with power huh? ]
Arabella Sterling / FL
Sure. Thank you. * turns away *
Theodore Beaumont / ML
* chuckles * You sure are daring Arabella Sterling.
Arabella Sterling / FL
??? [ Is he upset on someone like me talking to him ? ] * walking away *
Theodore Beaumont / ML
… * walking behind *
Theodore Beaumont / ML
* smiles *
Arabella Sterling / FL
…* starts walking again ignoring him *
Arabella Sterling / FL
* spots another person *
Arabella Sterling / FL
um… Excuse me
The girl group rushed away seeing behind her
Arabella Sterling / FL
[… what? ]
Arabella Sterling / FL
* turns back and glares at him * Your highness.
Theodore Beaumont / ML
* raises eyebrow * You can call me Theodore
Arabella Sterling / FL
please stop following me.
Theodore Beaumont / ML
* bends down to meet her eyes *
Theodore Beaumont / ML
… * smiles *
Theodore Beaumont / ML
That not the direction to hall
Theodore Beaumont / ML
* stands straight * How about I take you there in return.
Theodore Beaumont / ML
Answer my one question.
Arabella Sterling / FL
… [ what could he possibly be curious about? ]
Arabella Sterling / FL
sure
Theodore Beaumont / ML
* red eyes looking down at her dangerously * you… why do you smell like death? ❄️
Arabella Sterling / FL
… sorry?
Arabella Sterling / FL
* sitting in auditorium listening to speech *
Arabella Sterling / FL
* glances at front corner where red cape people are sitting *
Theodore Beaumont / ML
* eyes closed, arms crossed *
Arabella Sterling / FL
[ I smell like death? … is it because am from modern world and original Arabella died? ]
Theodore Beaumont / ML
* looks back sensing constant stare *
Arabella Sterling / FL
* looks away *
Arabella Sterling / FL
[ It’s only matter of time before others know then ] * frowns *
Julian Bennett
* sitting beside Theodore *
Julian Bennett
* looks at Theodore eye direction *
Julian Bennett
I can’t believe it.
Theodore Beaumont / ML
* looks away *
Julian Bennett
You still haven’t given up?
Theodore Beaumont / ML
… * closes eyes again *
Theodore Beaumont / ML
* smiling *
Episode 3
Theodore Beaumont / ML
* standing near kids *
Kids who were playing in Royal Garden
Theodore Beaumont / ML
[ gatherings for the noble houses… so boring ]
Kids were scared to approach Theodore because of his dominant red blood eyes
Theodore Beaumont / ML
* sighs *
Theodore Beaumont / ML
* heard scratching sounds *
Theodore Beaumont / ML
???
Arabella using a piece of charcoal to draw over the polished marble.
Arabella Sterling / FL
* scratching *
Theodore Beaumont / ML
?? * slowly walks to her *
Theodore Beaumont / ML
You will be executed for that
Arabella Sterling / FL
No, I won’t. * doesn’t looks up *
Theodore Beaumont / ML
And why is that?
Arabella Sterling / FL
Because they cannot execute someone they cannot catch.
Theodore Beaumont / ML
* pause *
Theodore Beaumont / ML
* stepped closer *
She had redrawn the constellation—but changed it. Where the royal crest had been formed by stars, she erased two and added others, reshaping it entirely.
Theodore Beaumont / ML
You have altered the Crown’s star * lowering voice *
Arabella Sterling / FL
It was poorly balanced
Arabella Sterling / FL
Now it looks like a phoenix instead of a cage.
Theodore Beaumont / ML
[ A cage. ]
He had never dared think it aloud.
Finally, she looked up at him.
Her eyes were fearless. Curious. Almost amused.
Arabella Sterling / FL
Do you like being a star?
Theodore Beaumont / ML
* stiffened * I am the 2nd Prince.
Arabella Sterling / FL
That is not what I asked.
She stood, brushing charcoal from her hands, leaving faint fingerprints on the marble—evidence of rebellion that would be scrubbed away by morning.
Arabella Sterling / FL
Stars do not belong to crowns
Arabella Sterling / FL
They belong to the sky. * says looking up *
Then she walked past him, as though he were nothing more than another boy standing in her way.
Arabella Sterling / FL
* walking *
Theodore Beaumont / ML
* unconsciously following *
Arabella Sterling / FL
* pauses *
Theodore Beaumont / ML
?? * pauses 2 feet behind *
Arabella Sterling / FL
* looking around confused *
Theodore Beaumont / ML
… [ don’t tell me she’s lost ]
Theodore Beaumont / ML
* finds it funny * Now I understand why you were so certain they would never catch you.
Arabella Sterling / FL
what? * turns around *
Theodore Beaumont / ML
* waves his hand *
A black smoked rabbit appeared jumping
Arabella Sterling / FL
bunny? 😮
Arabella Sterling / FL
Is this your familiar?
Familiar is something that can help maintain the mana stability.
Most of the people don’t show their familiar since they are mana stabilisers.
Arabella Sterling / FL
Mom must be waiting, see you again * bows * Thank you * smiles *
Theodore Beaumont / ML
— Du dump —
Theodore Beaumont / ML
👈 got to know Arabella attending royal academy at his end of semester.
Arabella Sterling / FL
👈 avoiding people with different caps because of insecurities.
Theodore Beaumont / ML
[ Maybe I should burn it ] * holding red cape annoyingly *
Arabella Sterling / FL
Excuse me
Theodore Beaumont / ML
..?
Theodore Beaumont / ML
[ ah… it’s her ]
Theodore Beaumont / ML
… * leans on wall
Theodore Beaumont / ML
Lost?
They were facing each other in ground
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Theodore Beaumont / ML
* bends lightly * we met again Sterling.
Arabella Sterling / FL
* looking at him annoyed * [ why me ? ] 💢💢
Theodore Beaumont / ML
* smiles, enjoying *
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