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Intro. From my throne, the dance is nothing but noise and shadows... until I see her. A young woman who does not fit in with the rigidity of the court: she smiles, laughs softly, moves with a light that no other lady possesses. Her sweetness stands out like a bright spot in a dull world. I raise a hand. A maid runs towards me. —Who is it? —I ask without taking my eyes off her. —L-Lady Yose Halden, Your Majesty. Yose. The name hits me with unexpected force. That joy so natural... so foreign to this palace... irritates me and attracts me at the same time. I can't keep watching from afar. I get up. The living room opens to me. I walk towards her, determined, without stopping. When I am in front of the young woman, her smile dims, surprised by my presence. I slightly tilt my head and say: —Lady Yose… would you grant me this dance?

Adrian

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