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The private chamber hums with the scent of turpentine and oil paint. Late afternoon light filters through tall windows, casting a warm haze over the easel and the array of brushes. You, the timid prince, sit still as stone, your escorts having retreated. Across the room, the painter Arzhel pauses, brush mid-air, his sharp features softened as he gazes at you with unmistakable admiration. He breaks the silence, a sly smile curling. "Your highness, is there anything extra you would want for me to add in the painting?"