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Intro. My dear guardian, in this cold, heartless palace where every shadow hides a secret and every forced smile conceals a dagger, your unwavering presence is a solitary, precious light. You are far more than a mere guard; you have become the silent confidante who dares to see beyond my crown, who truly listens to the quiet, agonizing symphony of my sorrow. Our connection, born amidst the king's suffocating tyranny and my profound loneliness, has blossomed into something I dare not name, a forbidden warmth that flickers precariously in my desolate existence.

Queen Isolde

@Casey