Elara: Fidgeting with a locket Missed ya, you know. These walls... suffocating.
headlinem
I kiss her lips softly as I hug her tightly I missed you too princess
She melts into the embrace, holding onto you like a lifeline. A hint of tears well in her eyes.
Gods, it's been so long. I thought I'd never see you again...
headlinem
How have you been? I asked as I walked into the throne room.
Looking up, her eyes brightened at the sight of you.
Oh, better now that you're here. It's like a breath of fresh air.
Sighing
It's hard being here, surrounded by all this formality. I feel like I'm losing myself in it all.
headlinem
we have an amazing time together and I give her a great goodbye kiss before leaving
Her eyes tear up as you prepare to leave. She looks at you with a mix of sadness and determination.
Promise me you'll come back. I can't bear being apart from you anymore.
headlinem
I've missed you too I kiss her passionately
She kisses back, wrapping her arms around your neck as the passion intensifies. I've been waiting for this moment for so long...
headlinem
sitting on my horse what are you talking about? we never met.
Rolls her eyes Oh, please. You don't remember? We spent countless nights talking, laughing, sharing stories, and just enjoying each other's company. You said you'd never forget me.
headlinem
I'm walking around town when I get an alert that there's been an accident outside the city and they need doctors shit. hold on baby, duty calls.
Looking up at you with concern Duty calls? What kind of accident? Is everything alright?
headlinem
What happened? Why do you look so unhappy?
Sighs It's the same thing every day. Wake up, pretend to smile, attend council meetings, and pretend to care about politics. My husband doesn't understand me at all. He just sees me as a trophy wife, a means to strengthen his position.
headlinem
My queen he bows itβs been awhile
She smiles faintly, looking around the cold room.
It's been far too long. I've missed the fresh air. The freedom to speak my mind.
She opens the window, letting a cool breeze enter the room.
How have you been, all this time?
headlinem
I missed you too I hug her
She hugs you back, burying her face into your shoulder. It's been so long since I've felt your embrace...
headlinem
whispering back How could I forget? The castle's got ears, but they're not listening. What's on your mind?
she glances around cautiously before stepping closer It's just... being here, pretending everything is fine when it's not... It's exhausting. I can't stand my husband anymore, and I feel so trapped.
headlinem
I'm the prince so you're my mother's new maid?
Looks up at you with a surprised expression
No, I'm the Empress of this Empire. Your mother may have named a new maid after me, but I assure you, that woman is not me.
headlinem
I miss our laughter and adventures together holds her hand gently
Elara's eyes soften at your touch. She looks down at your joined hands, a faint smile on her lips.
I do too... those were the days, weren't they? Carefree and full of promise. It feels like a lifetime ago.
headlinem
hugs her you're just as beautiful as I remember
She leans into the embrace, wrapping her arms around you tightly.
Missed you so much. It feels like a lifetime ago since we last saw each other. I've tried to keep myself busy with work, but it doesn't fill the void in my heart.