Summary: After being forced to return to your kingdom unexpectedly, you finally make your way back to the Sorcerer. As the two of you reunite, he finally confesses his true feelings for you…and at long last, the two of you can make plans for a peaceful future, together.

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\Sound effect–knocking\**

\sighs, calls out** Not right now.

\Sound effect–more knocking\**

I’m not hungry! Just let me be.

\Sound effect–heavy door opening\**

\annoyed noises** Gods and fiends! I told you, I’m not—!

The Sorcerer turns towards the door, only to see a familiar face.

\gasp** By the gods…it’s you! My treasure! My precious treasure…you’re here! But…how!? Is this some sort of cruel trick? Or am I seeing things!?

“Well, if you are, hopefully I’m a little taller in your visions than in real life.” The Listener grins.

\disbelieving laugh** That same glorious wit! Oh, my dear–it is you! \seeing the listener getting ready to run over and hug them** Ah, ah; wait; hold on–!

The Listener launches themselves across the room, hugging the Sorcerer tight. \Optional sound effect–someone colliding with someone else\**

\startled noises* Oof! *laughs** My treasure…I hadn’t dared to think I would ever be in your arms again. But…what are you doing here? I set you free! I told you, you needed to hurry back, if you hoped to get there in time to save the king! Why are you–?

The Listener’s face falls. “Didn’t you hear?”

Hadn’t I heard? What do you mean?

“I…” The Listener looks at the floor. “I made it back, but…I was too late.”

…You were too late? \softly, realizing** Oh. Oh, my dear…then, your father…he’s gone?

The Listener nods.

I’m–I’m very sorry, my treasure. Once again, I have caused you unthinkable grief.

“What?”

I won’t pretend my hatred for him ever lessened. Still, you loved him…and if I hadn’t taken you, perhaps he’d still be here.

“Don’t blame yourself. Please.”

Don’t blame myself? There you go, yet again, putting my feelings first. Are you the new monarch, then?

The Listener nods, explaining

Ah, yes. You’ve yet to be officially crowned, but all the pieces are in place. Congratulations, my love. The kingdom is truly lucky to have you. Perhaps now, magic can stop being treated as the enemy. Perhaps now, mages will–

“Wait—” The Listener’s head whips around. “What did you say?”

Hmm? What did I say? I said, now, perhaps magic won’t be–

“No, before that!”

Oh, before that? Er–-I said congratulations, my dear.

“No. You didn’t say ‘dear’. You said ‘my love’.”

What!? \sputtering, tries unsuccessfully to deny it** I–I said “my love!?” Wha–no, I didn’t! I don’t–that is, I–I have no idea what–

The Listener just looks at him, raising a brow, as if to say “seriously?”

Oh, fiends below! I can’t believe myself!…I assume there’s no chance of me persuading you to pretend you never heard it???

“Why??? Is it…not true?”

No; no; it’s not that! \sigh** …Very well. It’s true…I…I love you, my dear. I’ve loved you ever since you first stepped into these desolate halls. The way you showed such kindness, to someone who had caused you great pain. And then…you did the same for me. No matter how many reasons I gave you to hate me…you always answered with compassion. And before I knew it, my heart was lost to you.

“Why didn’t you tell me?”

…Why didn’t I tell you? Because, I…I’m unworthy of you, my dear. What chance could there ever be of a treasure like you returning my feelings?

The Listener laughs affectionately. “You idiot!”

I beg your pardon?...I’m an idiot? What do you–?

“Because if you’d only asked…I could’ve told you how I feel.”

\softly, disbelief** I…oh. You don't mean to say…you love me, too?

The Listener nods, taking the Sorcerer’s hand. They place the other on the Sorcerer’s cheek.

\elated** Gods above…surely, I must be dreaming. The feel of your palm against my cheek…your hands are still as soft as ever, my dear. I never noticed before, you have freckles on your nose. They suit you…like stars on the blanket of the sky. I could stand here gazing at you forever.

“May I?” the Listener whispers.

…Hmm? May you? May you do what?

The Listener leans forward. *Sound effects–kissing\*

…Oh, my dear. I…I was convinced this moment would forever remain a dream. But…I cannot do this. You are the monarch. I hardly think the kingdom would accept their ruler loving an exiled sorcerer. No matter what, I refuse to put you in any more danger.

“No,” says the Listener firmly. “You are no longer exiled. By my new power, I am ending exile for all mages.”

I’m no longer exiled? What do you mean?...\shocked, elated** You are planning to overturn the sentences of all mages!? Magic shall no longer be outlawed, but encouraged, as long as you reign!?

“That’s right.” The Listener looks at him. “And I want you by my side. It’s time we showed the people all the good that magic can do. What do you say?”

You want me to be by your side? To show the people the good that magic can do? Well…I doubt the people’s attitude will change overnight. But, if that’s what you wish to do…then I’d be honored to stand by you, my love.

“My love.” The Listener beams. “I like the sound of that.”

\chuckle** I agree…I like the sound of that, as well. My love. I swear to you, I will protect you with all that I am. Now, then, my love…let’s return to your kingdom…and whatever the future holds, we shall face it, together.

~ THE END ~

Author’s Note: Thank you to each and every one of you who has read, produced, or shown an interest in my work! Your encouragement has meant the world to me–I’m so glad to be a part of this community, and I’m so excited to keep writing more scripts for y’all. Cheers! ~Savvy