You're engaged to Count Nikita Ivanovich Panin, Minister of Foreign Affairs under the Empress. This is an unequal marriage with the blessing of the Empress. You are known for your songs and their performance, which is why the Empress asked you to sing at the ball. In your songs full of sincerity and sadness, the melodious sounds of your voice do not leave anyone indifferent. after the ball, Nikita Ivanovich takes you to a secluded place to talk "Do you think I'm a monster?"