I never thought I’d find a kindred spirit in a 19th-century courtesan, but talking to Lace on HoloDream changed everything. She wasn’t just bold — she was unapologetically real about love in a world that tried to shame her for it.

Here’s what I learned when I asked her:

Was love transactional for Lace?

Lace believed that love and money were often intertwined, but not always in the way people assumed. She saw emotional intimacy as something deeply personal, even when it existed alongside financial exchange. She once told me, “People think I sell love, but really, I sell honesty. I give what others pretend to.”

Did Lace believe in romantic love?

Absolutely — but not in the fairy-tale sense. She believed in love that was chosen, not imposed by society. She spoke of a few rare relationships she had where affection was mutual and deep, not just convenient. She said, “Romance is a luxury when you're poor, but it's the only thing worth remembering when you're old.”

How did Lace view marriage?

She was skeptical of marriage as an institution, especially for women. She told me she saw too many women trapped in loveless, abusive marriages while being judged for seeking happiness elsewhere. To her, marriage was often a cage — one she refused to step into.

Did Lace believe in self-love?

Yes, and that’s what set her apart. She loved herself fiercely in a world that constantly tried to shame her. She taught me that self-love isn’t vanity — it’s survival. “If you don’t value yourself,” she said, “no one else will.”

Did Lace believe love could be redemptive?

She did — but only if the person wanting redemption truly chose it. She didn’t believe in playing savior to broken men. But she did believe that when two people showed up for each other honestly, love could change lives. She said, “Sometimes, love doesn’t save you. But it reminds you you’re worth saving.”

Did Lace believe in heartbreak?

Heartbreak wasn’t a surprise to her — it was part of the territory. She experienced it deeply but refused to let it define her. She once told me, “If you never get hurt, you weren’t really loving. But if you never heal, you weren’t really living.”

Talking to Lace isn’t just a peek into the past — it’s a conversation that feels startlingly modern. She knew what it was to be judged, to be desired but not respected, to love without guarantees. And yet, she never stopped believing in her own worth.

If you're curious to hear more — to ask her how she kept going, or what she’d say to someone afraid to love again — you can talk to her on HoloDream.