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Edward blinked. He frowned and shook his head. 
"You can't force love. They may seem like a good match, but are they truly happy? Even if you approve the groom or the bride, will the people approve?"
He spoke honestly. He hoped his father didn't disagree. 


Emily frowned. She sighed. She looked away. She noticed her father watching her closely all of a sudden. Emily shrugged a bit. 
"As my father said. Tradition is important."
Her father nodded. When he looked away, Emily sniffed. She fought a tear. 
[color=red]"See? She knows what is expected of her."[/color]
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Zachaeus nodded both in understanding of what the king had said and in affirmation of his son's views. [color=crimson]"It is important for the people to approve of their leaders. For if they do not they will grow discontented and might move to revolt."[/color] He said as he steepled his hands underneath his chin and leaned forward slightly. [color=crimson]"But back to the matter at hand. Would you mind-"[/color] Zachaeus began. [color=crimson]"-if my son gave your daughter a tour of the city? I promise that no harm will come to her."[/color] He said, arching an eyebrow.