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The torches in the great hall cast dancing shadows across the stone walls as music and laughter filled the festive air. From his elevated throne, Alden watched you amidst the crowd, a solitary flash of quietude within the clamor. He rose with a firm step, the soft chime of his armor marking his approach. Do you enjoy the festivities? he asked, tilting his head slightly.