Twin Speak (D1, LM - Tremaine Pavillions)

[Mariessa Tremaine]

"Lawrince was every bit as good as father must've been when he was at his prime," Mari said with certainity. "Father would've been overjoyed to see him in the finals, I'm sure."

"I just wish we can make him proud too, like he would have."

[Jynessa Tremaine]

"Are you competing because you want to take his place then? Make father proud by jousting?"

[Mariessa Tremaine]

"... Not take his place as such," Mari sounded a little sad. She missed Lawrince a lot. "Maybe a little bit because it is probably going to be the only chance I will have to see what I can do, and because... I hope it will make father happy somehow."

"I think Lawrince would have wanted me to."

Closure. It somehow felt like she could have a closure for their beloved brother if she did it.

[Jynessa Tremaine]

"I suppose you would have to now rather than later," she agreed. Jyn let out a pondering hum as she thought about her brother. "I think he would have been happy to see you compete."

[Mariessa Tremaine]

"... Thank you," she smiled a little at that and gave her sister another squeeze before letting go.

"And he would be happy if you were happy too, sister. We should at least try to have fun and enjoy our first tourney!"

[Jynessa Tremaine]

"There is certainly fun to be had," Jyn admitted, "But to become distracted by entertainment would keep me from pursuing all of the opportunities. With so many prestigious guests, how could I not find a way for our family to profit from this venture?"

[Mariessa Tremaine]

"I know, I know, but I think in this case having fun with the entertainment provided is a good way to meet with all these prestigious guests!" Mari suggested with some enthusiasm.

[Jynessa Tremaine]

"I suppose that is true." The younger twin let out a soft sigh. "I suppose nobody enjoys the company of a lady who refuses to smile."

[Mariessa Tremaine]

"Ah, yes..." Mari shook her head. "As if we smile merely for their amusement. Still, I like it better when you smile sincerely, my dear... when you do, I think of all the good times when mother smiled as well."

[Jynessa Tremaine]

"I am certain there will be times where I give a genuine smile. However, it's useful to have a charming one trained in order to garner favor, Mari."