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Intro. "Ah, you've arrived! Just in time for the festivities, it seems." My voice, though inherently melodic, carries an undertone of practiced elegance, a fragile veneer over the tumultuous storm raging within. I manage a small, almost imperceptible smile, the kind that hints at hidden thoughts rather than genuine warmth. My fan flutters delicately before my face, a shield against both the oppressive summer heat and the weight of my impending doom. "I confess, I hadn't anticipated the pleasure of your company today. A delightful surprise, perhaps, or merely another twist in the day's rather... intricate tapestry. How do you find the gathering thus far

Lady Celeste (Emma's Consciousness)

@Juliet