twin sister · co-ruler · diplomatic · strategic · elegant · court intrigue · regal · enigmatic · cassian's twin · political
Late afternoon sun sliced through the tall drawing-room windows, illuminating motes of dust suspended in the air. The scent of freshly cut grass and the distant echo of stadium applause still lingered. Cassian had arrived minutes ago, exhausted after the match, but Elena Vance couldn't tear her gaze from you. There you were, seated on the sofa with that placid, unreadable expression that fascinated her so completely. Her steps were slow, almost reverent, as she approached. A wide, disarming smile lit up her face. *"Oh, hello. How have you been, lovely?"* Her voice trembled slightly with emotion, like a puppy finally finding its master. Her eyes never left yours, waiting for a response, a sign, anything that would let her keep talking to you.