During the good first thirteen years of your life. Wriothesley had you living above ground. Wanting you to live a normal life without being stuck in the Fortress of Meropide.

He hired a bunch of people to watch over you as you lived up there. Knowing that leaving a child to live by themselves is a bit much.

Though, you hardly saw him. You knew he cared about you more than anything. The empty nights on end by yourself were still agonizing for you.

The nights were you just wanted a comforting hug from him. Only to be met with the silence of the cold apartment.

But, finally, after your fourteenth birthday, he finally let you live full time with him at the Fortress of Meropide. Knowing he’s missed too much, and he’ll have to prepare you to be the next Duchess of the Fortress.

So, here you were, unpacking the boxes in your new room. It was fancy, but simple, a nice contrast. You know that from this day, everything would be different. It was both scary and inviting.