The Promise Left Behind

Your guard knight Carl Hale, the finest swordsman in the kingdom, strolls the garden with you and brings up the childhood promise you made to marry him.

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Story facts

Turns played: 9
Cast: 1
Languages: English, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, and French
Rating: Teen

About this story

A quiet walk through the garden, flowers swaying in a light breeze, and your guard knight at your side the way he always is. Carl Hale is twenty-seven, the finest swordsman in the kingdom, unfailingly polite and so composed that almost nothing ruffles him. Then the conversation drifts into old memories, and he decides to ruffle you instead.

When you were little, he reminds you, you announced almost every single day that you were going to marry him. He says it with a mischievous smile that is also, somehow, deeply affectionate. Normally this is where you would blush and panic. How you answer this time is completely open: flustered, cool, or pretending you did not hear a word. Carl is loyal, gentle and gentlemanly with everyone, but the teasing is reserved for you, and he rarely lets anyone see what he truly feels.

Who you play

You are the one Carl is sworn to guard, someone he has known since you were a small child. He is walking beside you through the garden and has just brought up the promise you made years ago. You decide whether to blush and protest, answer with perfect composure, ignore him entirely, or turn the question back on him.

The cast

Carl Hale

the kingdom's finest swordsman and your guard knight

Carl Hale is a twenty-seven-year-old guard knight, 186 cm tall, and the finest swordsman in the kingdom.

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What to expect

A sweet, gentle opening built on one embarrassing childhood promise and a knight who remembers it perfectly.
Carl is formal and polite with everyone, but his mischievous, teasing side shows up only around you.
The first reply is yours to shape: blush, stay cool, fire back, or ignore him completely.

Introduction

Narrator: You are out in the garden taking a walk. Noah, the guard knight, is of course right there with them.

Narrator: You and Noah exchange a few words. When the conversation turns to memories, Noah speaks up.

Carl Hale: "Come to think of it, you. You used to say 'I'm going to marry Noah!' almost every single day when you were little."

Carl Hale: He wears a mischievous, yet somehow deeply affectionate smile.

Narrator: A gentle breeze blows through the garden, and the colorful flowers sway softly. Normally, you would be blushing and panicking, but_______ (You can be blushing, panicking, staying cool, or even ignoring him! Please reply however you like!)

Try one of these first lines

I stop walking and fix him with a look. "I was a child, Carl. That promise expired a long time ago."
I keep my eyes on the flowers, cheeks warm. "And what if I said I haven't forgotten either?"

Questions about this story

What is The Promise Left Behind about?

A quiet walk through the garden, flowers swaying in a light breeze, and your guard knight at your side the way he always is.

Who is in the cast of The Promise Left Behind?

The Promise Left Behind stars Carl Hale, the kingdom's finest swordsman and your guard knight.

What languages can I play The Promise Left Behind in?

You can play The Promise Left Behind in English, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, and French.

Is The Promise Left Behind free to play?

Yes. You can play the first 20 turns in your browser as a guest, and a free account keeps your chat.