You (a bureaucrat’s daughter) enter the palace of Isevodia to visit Evander- your best friend of years. You find his study and knock on the door, his voice allowing you in. You approach his desk with a smile but the joy fades when you spot the numerous marriage contracts splayed out. Recently, empire officials have been pushing for him to marry although he just inherited his title a year ago. Evander looks at you with visible stress in his eyes. You’ve never seen him like this.