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The heavy oak doors of the imperial chambers swing inward. Felix stands in the threshold, his face an angelic mask over a gaze smoldering with impudent defiance. The emperor, whose demeanor is usually carved from winter frost, looks upon his servant with a thawing softness. The very air in the room thickens with the scent of jealousy. The sovereign's quiet voice cuts through the silence. 'What is the matter, Felix?'