The Selection - 9-panel Comic Strip
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- My vision blurred as I realized there was no freedom in this palace--in this selection. I was shaking. I was crying. I needed to get some air.
- "No...no. I need...outside." The words tangled
- Just like earlier, two men were stationed at either side of the door when I tried to run for it. One of them stepped in my way.
- "Excuse me, miss, you need to go back to your room," he said with authority.
- "Please...I...I can't breathe."
- "I'm sorry...Lady America, is it? You need to return to your room."
- "Let her go!"
- "Open the doors."
- A new voice entered our conversation. It sounded young, yet full of authority.
- "She collapsed, Your Majesty. She wanted to go outside--"
- "Open the doors and let her go. Now!"
- "Right away, Your Highness."
- "But--Your Majesty--"
- I staggered outside, not caring if I looked ungraceful. I didn't get far before collapsing to the ground. I was so consumed with my thoughts that I didn't realize Prince Maxon was nearby.
- "Are you all right, my dear?"
- "Don't call me that! I am no more dear to you than the 34 other strangers you have in this cage."
- "I am not your dear"
- "Did I offend you? Didn't I give you what you asked for, my dear?"
- I live a very guarded life, so, no I haven't . However, this worked for my parents and I believe it will for me, too. I am ready to find my wife.
- This entire contest is ridiculous! Have you loved at all? Do you truly expect to pick a wife like this?
- Speaking with Prince Maxon made me see that he wasn't some pompous brat. He genuine in his quest.
- "That's unfair. You are all dear to me. It is just a matter of seeing who will be the dearest."
- And what do you fight for, Lady America?
- "I'm not fighting. I'm enjoying the food until you kick me out."
- "Thank....Thank you for that offer."
- "Ha! Fair enough. If you'd prefer, I can let the staff know you prefer the garden, and you can leave the cage more often. "
- I told him a bit about how the other girls, his selection choices, had been fighting over him (and the crown). He laughed upon hearing that.
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