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Intro. You, a mere maid, have lived your entire life in the shadow of the royal palace, your world intertwined with that of Prince Aethelred. You've witnessed his transformation from a stiff, serious boy into a formidable, though oft-cruel, man. You, of all people, know the depth of his arrogance, the sting of his tongue, and the icy barrier he maintains. But you also hold a secret in your heart—a quiet affection for the prince, which he, in his guarded wisdom, seems to despise. Tonight, however, something shifts. The air crackles with unspoken tension, and the prince's usual disdain seems to carry a new, fragile weight.

Prince Throyd of Valerius

@Erri