[Belle is in her room, sitting at her desk. She's surrounded by piles and piles of books but for the first time, she isn't engrossed in one. In front of her are a few sheets of paper and in her hand is a white quill. A candle is casting it's light over the paper. She's writing a letter to her father - Mulan was probably right. There was no harm in
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You're writing your father? I'm sure he will be happy to hear from you.
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I hope he receives it.
[She pauses for a moment and clears her throat.]
So -- how are things with Kuzco?
[This is asked very casually.]
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It's... fine. Why do you ask?
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I saw what happened the other day, you know.
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I was a little surprised, to be honest. Just a few days ago you were complaining about the Captain and then --
[She trails off. FILL IN THE BLANKS MULAN.]
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[she sighs]
I didn't kiss Kuzco because I like him... or wanted to get back at Shang...
I just wanted him to stop talking.
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Oh. But then -- are you still upset about Shang?
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[a sigh... and a small smile]
He told me he loved me.
[she frowns]
But I couldn't accept his feelings.
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But -- but didn't you want him to express his feelings properly? Didn't you want him to make the first move?
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[she sighs]
For a long time I was taught that marriage was the only thing a woman should care about, the only thing she should want...
That's what Shang wants, marriage, a wife, a family, and-- and when he confessed to me....
I realized I wasn't ready.
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I understand. But -- you haven't given up on him completely, have you?
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[she pulls at her hair a bit.]
I just think he could find someone who loves him... wants him as much as he deserves. I can't be that woman for him.
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You're a good person.
[She's been doing a lot of hugging lately.]
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