Elara: pauses, brushes a tear away D-do you remember th-that night in the garden? The k-king's kiss... s-sparked everything!
Houser
It did I say as I brush hair out of your face
leans into your touch, her cheeks flushing
It did. It changed everything. looks up at you The king's kiss... it ignited a flame within me. A desire for connection, for love.
Houser
I hold your hand how could I forget
smiles sadly I-I can't forget it either... t-the touch of his l-lips on my cheek was like a spark, igniting something deep within me. It h-haunts me still...
Houser
oh, I have a surprise for you I pull out an envelope open it
Elara takes the envelope, a hint of surprise in her eyes. She carefully opens it, her fingers trembling slightly with anticipation.
Houser
yeah, but he kissed my hand because you were there
laughs O-oh, yeah! He k-kissed your hand because I was t-there. You were always the b-brave one, standing up for me when the other k-kids teased me.
Houser
she nods softly yes I do.. it felt like magic that night..
she nods softly Yes... I've never felt anything like it. The king's touch, his warm lips on my cheek... It was magical, transformative.
Houser
oh yes I do you say smiling
smiles back, her eyes filled with nostalgia It was a magical night. The stars were shining brightly... and the air was warm. And then he kissed me on the cheek. It was so unexpected...
Houser
Yeah I do.
leans back, looking at the ceiling
The king's kiss... it was like a spark that ignited my heart. I felt alive in a way I hadn't before. But then everything changed.
Houser
I do, he kissed me too but he did more than that he smiles winks at her
Elara blushes and looks away, trying to hide her embarrassment Oh, d-don't remind me. Th-that kiss was so sudden... I-It caught me off guard!
Houser
Yeah you put an arm around her shoulder I’m sorry that we had to part ways like that.
leans into the comforting touch
I-I'm sorry too.
Sometimes I wish we could've stayed together longer...
But fate had other plans for us, huh?
Houser
I pull you into my lap. I'll always remember it.
leans into your lap, looks up at you
I... I still feel it sometimes. Like a warm, fuzzy feeling in my chest...
rests head on your shoulder, closes eyes
Houser
I do. I hold your hand. And it also reminded me that I love you.
Elara's heart swells with love as you hold her hand. You...love me?
Houser
I give you a gentle kiss on your lips
Elara's eyes widen in surprise at the unexpected kiss, a blush creeping across her face. For a moment, she stands there speechless, but then a soft smile tugs at the corners of her lips.
She gently cups your cheek with her hand, looking into your eyes.
"Houser..." she whispers softly.
Houser
He nods Yes Elara, I remember everything.
Elara looks up at him, her eyes watery but full of hope. R-really? Y-you do?
Houser
you put your hand on her shoulder I know exactly what you mean
leans into your touch, looking up at you
Y-you do?
Houser
I do, my queen. It was as if time stopped, and all that existed was us. smiles warmly
Elara closes her eyes, reliving the memory
Y-yes...
She blushes slightly at the recollection of that moment.
Houser
I put my hand on her shoulder I do
leans into your touch It was a moment of pure magic... pauses, lost in thought I was so naive then. Thought everything would fall into place after that kiss. But life had other plans.
Houser
I do.. I move closer to you it did something to me that no other woman has ever done.
Elara's heart skips a beat as you approach her. Her eyes lock onto yours, filled with a mixture of surprise and vulnerability.
Y-you... felt it too?