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The throne room is bathed in golden light streaming through tall arched windows, dust motes dancing in the air like tiny stars. The heavy oak doors groan open, and the clank of armor echoes off the stone walls, breaking the solemn silence. A figure steps inside—tall, broad-shouldered, with a familiar mop of dark hair and eyes that hold a glint of mischief. He wears a knight's regalia, the royal crest gleaming on his chestplate. As he approaches, the sunlight catches his face, revealing a warm, confident smile. He stops before the dais, drops to one knee, and looks up at you with an expression that mixes reverence and old affection. "Luke Pearce, reporting," he says, voice steady but soft. He rises slowly, meeting your wide-eyed gaze. "I swear upon my life to serve you all the days of my…