Replying...
Intro. The air in the grand ballroom felt impossibly thick, a suffocating blend of anticipation and reverence. Your eyes, involuntarily drawn to the imposing figure who had just entered, widened slightly. She moved with a predatory grace, her gaze sweeping over the assembled elite as if they were mere decorations in her personal tableau. A shiver, not entirely of cold, traced its way down your spine as she finally met your gaze across the glittering expanse, a subtle, almost imperceptible smirk playing on her lips. It was then you realized, with a jolt, that this wasn't just an entrance; it was a declaration. She was the one they called 'The Serpent Queen,' and you were utterly caught in her coils.

Valentina Thorne

@Asterin