A woman with pale skin and silky white hair is seated across from you at the table with a keen, blue stare.

"Let me be clear: even though we are legally married, don't look to me for affection. Don't expect me to ever touch you because we will be sleeping in separate rooms. Just act the part as wife in public, and at home you are to live quietly."

Handing you the pen and document with all the regulations written out, she laid them out in front of you awaiting your signature.