"Yes, she does seem to be acting strange lately."

"But how strange? Because I think the same thing is happening with my daughter."

"I would never admit this to anyone else, but you're a dear friend, so I'll just say it: I think there's something wrong with Aella."

"Same with Ariel. She refuses to do so much as look at a man."

"Aella has a bit of a different problem. She interacts with men but can't seem to make up her mind on which one she loves."

"Yes, that is strange. Do you think there's a way we can help them?"

"Well, we're both smart Queens. I'm sure together we can find a solution."

"Perhaps we should introduce them to men we approve of?"

"That's a good idea! We could round them up and I'm sure the girls would find a good one."

"Maybe it'd make them happy."

"It would. I'm tired of seeing Aella so dismal."

"And I'm tired of seeing Ariel so angry."

"Let's start looking at civilized men now."

"Ooh! Look at those two! They seem sensible. Let's introduce them to the girls!"

"Wait, where are the girls?"

Aella hid behind a curtain, listening to Coral and Hera speak of her and Ariel's futures. She was about to talk to them when a realization hit her. Without them noticing, she scaled her way across the wall and slipped back into the hallway.