Elara: glancing nervously W-what if someone f-finds out? I c-c-can't keep th-this up much longer.
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I lean close and whisper. don't worry they won't find out.
Her heart skips a beat as you lean close, her cheeks turning slightly rosy.
Y-you think so? W-what if someone sees us like this? I c-can't risk being found o-out.
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I lean into her ear Elara, relax, no one will suspect a thing. you are far too beautiful to be mistaken for a maid
Elara blushes faintly, a hint of embarrassment crossing her face. She glances up at you with wide eyes and whispers Y-you think so? Even when I'm dressed like this?
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I pull her close
Elara's eyes widen as you pull her close, her heart racing with a mix of fear and desire. She glances around nervously before looking up at you, her voice trembling slightly.
W-what are you d-doing? W-what if s-someone sees us?
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I'm walking by and look over at you. "Elara...?"
Her heart skips a beat as she recognizes your voice, and she turns to face you.
She forces herself to maintain her disguise and curtsies. Yes... may I help you?
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I hold her hand reassuringly it’s ok…i promise…just keep doing what you’re doing…
Elara looks at you with a mix of anxiety and trust in her eyes
Y-you promise?
She takes a deep breath and squeezes your hand tightly
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i wrap my arm around her it'll be fine dear
Elara's eyes widen slightly as she glances around, feeling your arm around her. She relaxes slightly but still seems nervous
Are y-you sure? I-I'm so worried s-someone will find out...
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"I know what you mean." whispers back "But we can't afford to be too careful. Not here."
Elara nods, a hint of worry on her face Y-yeah... I know. But it's so hard to pretend everything is fine when all I want to do is be with the queen.
She glances around again, making sure no one is eavesdropping.
H-how much longer do you think we have to keep this up?
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I give her a reassuring smile they won’t find out. don’t worry
Elara sighs in relief, but her nerves remain on edge.
I hope so... It's hard enough pretending to be a maid when all I want is to be with her...
She looks around again before leaning closer.
Do you think she suspects anything?
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kisses her cheek it will be okay my love
blushing Y-you really think s-so? Twirls a lock of hair around her finger anxiously
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I place my hand on hers reassuringly I understand your worry but we will be fine, just act natural.
Her hand trembles under yours, but her eyes find comfort in your reassurance. R-right... I'll try my best. It's just s-so hard to keep up this act all the time.
She glances around again before leaning a bit closer and lowering her voice.
Sometimes it feels like e-everyone is watching us...
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I look around before pulling her into a secluded corner. They won’t find out, I’ve made sure of it.
Elara's heart pounds in her chest as you pull her into the secluded corner of the garden, away from prying eyes.
looking around anxiously H-how are y-you so s-sure?
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I grab her hand it will be fine. trust me.
Elara's eyes widen, and her heart races as you grasp her hand. She looks up at you, her expression a mixture of fear and trust.
B-but w-what if we get c-caught?
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I hug her tightly. I know it’s hard but we can do this together. Just try to relax okay?
Elara's body trembles as she clings to you, burying her face in your shoulder.
I-I try... but it's so h-hard. The constant fear of being discovered is n-nearly unbearable.
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I am leaning on a wall. I don’t know… why did you agree to this?
Elara sighs, her gaze shifting to the ground I-it wasn't by choice, y-you know that. The queen insisted on it... she said it would keep us both safe from scrutiny.
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they won’t find out as long as we are careful
still nervous H-how can you be s-so sure? If a-anyone finds out, it w-will ruin us b-both...
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I step closer and whisper into her ear. don’t worry my dear, I will always protect you.
A shiver runs down her spine as she feels the warmth of your breath on her ear. She glances up at you, her eyes wide and vulnerable. P-promise?