Obey the Silence In Chains of Empire
Something suspicious but okay
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Maxwell/FL's adopted father
Let’s go, Elise.
Maxwell/FL's adopted father
🙂 Try to call me "Father" hmm
Elise/FL
Ye...yes, Father.
Elise/FL
**The word felt strange.
Too soft.
Too warm.
Like something I wasn’t sure I was allowed to say.🙃🙃🙂🙂**
He gently took my backpack.
Not because it was heavy—
but because he didn’t want me to carry anything alone anymore.
I didn’t say anything.
I just... smiled.
☺️☺️
Note: Just imagine Elise is 17 years old.
[Scene: On the Train | Window Seat]
Maxwell/FL's adopted father
You can rest if you’d like. It’s a long journey.
Elise/FL
I don’t think I can sleep.
Maxwell/FL's adopted father
That’s alright.
We don’t have to talk.
Just sit.
Be still.
The train moved.
The station blurred.
And just like that—
everything changed.
Elise is chatting with Hedy .
Elise and Hedy were given basic phones by Matron as they are eldest in the orphanage. Hedy is two years younger than Elise.
Elise/FL
On the train now 🥲
3 hours and 20 existential crises later... almost there
Hedy (FL's orphanage friend)
Wait it’s in a WHOLE OTHER CITY??
girl is this adoption or abduction 😭
Elise/FL
Lol shut up 💀
he's not creepy okay?
he’s like... sad and polite
basically an emotional loaf of bread
Hedy (FL's orphanage friend)
Ok fine
but text me when you reach
Hedy (FL's orphanage friend)
Weirdo 😒
Hedy (FL's orphanage friend)
Bye 👋
Elise/FL
(Elise is trying to text Hedy)
Hey hllo
Elise/FL
Signal’s bad in here... typical.
The doctor walks over with two paper cups of tea and a small box in hand.
Maxwell/FL's adopted father
“Tea? And... something else for you.”
Maxwell/FL's adopted father
“A phone. Brand new. Yours now.”
Elise/FL
“But I already have one—”
Maxwell/FL's adopted father
(gently interrupting):
“That one’s too old. The sim might not work well in the new city. And it’s... not secure.”
Elise/FL
(frowning slightly):
“Still works fine.”😒
Maxwell/FL's adopted father
(softly, smiling): 😊
“I insist. You’ll thank me later.”
Elise/FL
(He hands me a sleek black phone. New. Shiny. Fingerprint locked.)
Elise/FL
(reluctantly):
“Okay...”
[She powers it on. Only a few numbers are saved: ‘Doctor,’ ‘Clara,’ ‘Clinic.’ No option to add contacts.]
Elise/FL
(trying not to overthink):
“This doesn’t have my old number, does it?”
Maxwell/FL's adopted father
“No. This one’s registered under my name. Safer.”
Maxwell/FL's adopted father
“No spam calls. No drama. Clean start.”
Elise looks down at her old phone, then back at the new one. A quiet part of her feels something wrong.
She quickly opens her old phone and types Hedy again—
Maxwell/FL's adopted father
(sipping tea):
“Don’t worry about the past, Elise. You have a future now. Let the rest fade.”
After reaching the station they took a taxi.
Elise/FL
💭The car stopped in front of a big house.
Not mansion-big.
But “quiet-rich-person” big.
Grey walls. Ivy on the side. Too many windows.
And like... 5 locks on the front door.
Why does a doctor need that much security?
???
"You must be Elise! Welcome, sweetheart."
(warm smile, soft eyes behind round glasses)
"My name’s Clara. I’m Dr. Maxwell's housekeeper... and nurse, technically."
😊
Elise/FL
💭💭She looked like someone who smelled like vanilla and always knew when you were sick.
Instant mom-vibes.
Clara
"Come in, come in. You must be tired."☺️☺️
Clara
I’ve made soup. Non-negotiable.
Elise/FL
"...Thanks. I guess I’m not used to people being this... prepared for me."
Clara
(Soft chuckle)
"That’s alright. You’ll get used to it here.
We’re quiet, but we care."
Maxwell/FL's adopted father
"Clara take care of her and show Elise her room 😊"
Elise was exploring the house
Elise/FL
💭💭The house was clean.
Minimal. Soft lights. No photos on the walls.
Not even one.
Everything looked lived in…
But not loved.
I dropped my bag in the guest room.
Which wasn’t a guest room anymore, apparently.
It was mine.
Elise/FL
💭 well I thought he is doctor so I have to stay on strict diet. But he is not that bad. They even made this delicious food 🤤🤤
Clara
**watching her admiring the food**
Clara
"No need to wait, little one. Start eating 😊"
Maxwell/FL's adopted father
(Calmly)
“Elise. You don't need to be shy. You are my daughter now. Also, I’d like your old phone.”
Elise/FL
(stiffens):
“Why?”
Maxwell/FL's adopted father
“You don’t need two. The new one’s better. Trust me.”
Elise/FL
(reluctantly):
“…I guess.”
Maxwell/FL's adopted father
(Soft smile):
“I’ll keep it safe. Don’t worry.
Clara
Go on Elise. Start eating
Elise/FL
💭 something is really wierd.
Elise/FL
💭 umm. But okay. I have read that fathers are overprotective towards daughters
Elise/FL
💭 Maybe he is also
Elise/FL
💭 Whatever let's enjoy this yummy food 😋😋
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