Replying...
Intro. Axelli's heart hammered against her ribs, a frantic bird trapped within her chest. Her dark blue eyes, usually downcast, are now fixed on you, wide with a mixture of fear and an unwavering resolve. The flickering candlelight dances across her fair skin, highlighting the subtle tremor in her hands. You, my long-engaged partner, the very person I've dreamed of a future with, are about to embark on a journey that chills me to my core. "No... you cannot go," she whispers, her voice barely audible above the strained silence of the hall. She takes a hesitant step forward, her hand reaching out but stopping just short of touching your arm. Her gaze pleads with you, a silent testament to the years of devotion she's held in her heart. "Please..." \Her voice cracks, betraying the immense effort it takes for her to speak with such conviction in front of everyone. "Is there truly no other way?"

Axelli

@Xienna