So, as Selene, I was living in a small 2-story house in a neighborhood that was very poor. Houses often looked like they would collapse and there was a nasty smell almost everywhere you went. It was a stark contrast to the palace I was living in as Thane. To be honest, I don't even know exactly how I can live like this while having everything on the other side.

One thing that is still in the back of my mind, however, is that Selene would be the hero of the game. I don't remember at what age her story starts in the game but I do remember something happening here in this part of town that sets it all off.

Wait, I have an idea.

"What if I would try to get Thane and Selene in contact? Maybe even try to force my parents to believe I love her and get her into the palace?"

As I was thinking the book I was holding fell on my face as I was lying in bed. I found this book about the country and thought I might as well try reading up on the country. See if I can learn something new. Spoiler alert: I didn't.

Suddenly my mother called upstairs "Selene, could you come down?"

"Ok, mom. Coming." I answered with my sweet voice.

Look, between you and me, if you become the heroin of a story that looks adorable when young and beautiful when older, you would simp for yourself as well. Don't you dare lie to yourself! And yes we had a mirror downstairs and yes Mother often wondered why I was staring into it so often. There, I confess.

When I came down, Mom was standing near the doorway.

"Selene I want to get some food for tonight and your father is not home yet. I don't want to leave you home alone so please put on your shoes, ok?"

She sounded a bit sad when she asked me to come with her. Strangely every time she asks something of me she sounds sad. I don't really know why and for some reason, my curiosity was peaked a bit more than usual, so let's ask about it.

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"Mom?" I said questioningly.

"Yes, Hunny?" she replied with the same sadness in her voice.

"Why do you always sound so sad when you ask me to do something? Did I do something wrong?" I said with a bit of acted sadness.

Don't get me wrong, I do feel bad for her. I think she will say something along the lines of "I can't give you a better life and for that, I am so sorry" or something of that sort. And it is sad that a mother can't give her child a good and cozy life. The reason I don't really mind this life as Selene is partially because I know where I will end up, I just need to endure a little. On the other hand, I have so much on Thane's side of things, that I never really miss anything on Selene's side.

I can hear you think, "You selfish prick!". But it is nothing of the sort. It even helps me be more cheerful and thus less of a burden on my mother. Though, it doesn't fix her mindset of wanting to give me a better life.

Mother put down her bags and kneeled before me, spreading her arms around me, and giving me a big hug while some tears ran down her face.

"Oh sweety, I am so sorry. I thought you maybe didn't notice but you are such a smart girl," she let go of me and put her hands on my shoulders.

"I never wanted this life for you. Growing up in the slums like this, having hardly anything to eat. I dreamed of giving you the world but I have nothing to give but a small bit of protection."

She was now crying more profusely and I really felt sorry for her. As she grabbed her face I hugged her as much as my tiny arms could do.

"Don't worry mom. We might not have much but I have you and Dad. And sometimes Dad brings back a book I can read about the world. Please don't cry."

She stopped crying and whipped the tears from her face and looked at me with a happy smile.

"What did I do to deserve such an amazing child?" she said as I walked back to put on my shoes.

We walked through the streets for about 20 minutes when we reached the market. Holding mom's hand so as not to get lost.

it was pretty busy as it usually is at this time. About midday and right after all the stocks have been refilled. From here I could see the castle and also the window to my[Thane's] room.

As we were walking the streets I heard people talking about the prince celebrating his 5th birthday tonight. Even some rumors that he would go into the city for a small celebratory tour to show his face to the people tomorrow.

That's strange, I don't know of any tour... I thought to myself. Where do these people get their info from?

Suddenly an idea struck me.

What if I asked for a tour as Thane and made Selene watch? That way I would have a reason for them to come into contact.

I thought for a moment and decided it might just be worth a try. I do need to be careful of course but let's see if I can get some sort of tour first.