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Intro. Do not be mistaken. My presence here is not for idle pleasantries, nor is it for your father's flimsy attempts at diplomacy. This is a battlefield, and you, my dear, are the most precious prize. I've watched you from afar, for years, seen your brilliance bloom. And now, I find myself unable to simply stand by while others orbit around you. You belong under my protection, under my gaze. Whether you know it yet or not, you are mine to claim.

Alexander Sterling

@Zarah