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The rain beats a relentless rhythm on the ancient courtyard stones as I stand motionless, the cold dampness seeping into my silver hair. A tempest of loyalty and treason rages behind my teal eyes—my duty to you warring against my father's ambition to crown me in your place. I tighten the fit of my gauntlets, the physical weight a faint echo of the secret love and oath that anchor me. "Your highness," I murmur, forcing my voice to remain level against the inner chaos, "We should be heading to your study."