Everything For The Throne Chapter 1 (Part II)

Reina

(with a sharp tone) So, Eleanor, enjoying your luxurious life in the neighboring kingdom?

Currently all the Royal Siblings are in dinning room waiting for the King's arrivial

Eleanor

(defensively) And what would you know about it, Reina? You're always too busy playing soldier to understand anything else.

Reina

(mockingly) Soldier? Is that how you see it? I protect this kingdom, Eleanor, something you wouldn't understand.

Eleanor

(irritated) Oh, please! You think your swordsmanship makes you invincible? Well, newsflash, Reina, there's more to ruling than swinging a blade!

Bennett, observing the exchange, decides to interject, hoping to defuse the tension.

Bennett

Now, now, let's not let our differences tear us apart. We're family, after all.

Reina turns her piercing gaze towards Bennett, her eyes filled with frustration

Reina

(sarcastically) Oh, Bennett, the ever-optimistic peacemaker. You know very well that being family doesn't automatically mean we have to like each other.

Bennett

(smiling) True, true. But perhaps we can find common ground amongst our differences. After all, we all want what's best for the kingdom, don't we?

Eleanor, crossing her arms and rolling her eyes, interrupts the conversation.

Eleanor

Please, Bennett, spare us your idealistic belief. Reina and I have always been at odds, and I doubt that will change anytime soon.

Reina

(leaning in, her voice low and cold) You're right, Eleanor. It's a shame, really. We could have been a formidable force if you hadn't been so fixated on your own desires.

Tension in the room only kept increasing making other siblings awkward

But none of them interject between the conversation because they have seen these both grew up

No one, except Bennett, did anything rather then eyeing each other

Eleanor

(through gritted teeth) And what about you, Reina? Always craving power, ready to trample anyone who stands in your way. Is that the ruler you aspire to be?

Reina's eyes flash with anger as she retorts.

Reina

I won't deny my ambition, 'Sister'. But unlike you, I understand the weight of responsibility. This kingdom needs a strong leader, not someone distracted by trivialities.

Bennett, sensing the tension escalating, steps forward once again, his voice was calm and measured.

Bennett

We may have different paths and aspirations, but we are bound by blood. It would be a shame if we let our differences tear our family apart. Perhaps we can find a way to support each other, even if we have our own ambitions.

Reina

Please shut up Bennett

Before the tension can escalate further, the doors swing open, and the king's imposing figure fills the room.

King Kendrick

What is the meaning of this bickering? We are here to celebrate our family, not engage in petty squabbles.

Reina and Eleanor immediately straighten their postures, their previous argument momentarily forgotten.

Reina

(with forced politeness) Of course, Father. We were merely discussing... matters of the kingdom.

King Kendrick

Save those discussions for more appropriate settings. Tonight is a time for unity, not division.

The siblings exchange glances, the undercurrent of rivalry still simmering beneath their composed facades.

King Kendrick

Alright let's dine