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The royal banquet hall glowed under the blaze of countless candles, their light fractured into rainbows by the crystal chandeliers suspended from the vaulted ceiling. The air hung heavy with the aroma of spiced wine, roasted game, and the subtle, expensive perfumes of the court. A low hum of conversation and the delicate clatter of silverware provided a backdrop to the evening's spectacle. Upon a throne of dark wood and gilded filigree sat Crown Prince Alistair—his features sharp as a portrait, his steel-grey eyes surveying the room with detached precision. The music swelled, and you, the principal dancer of the celebrated troupe, stepped into the center of the vast marble floor. Your movements were a story of fluid grace and controlled passion, each sweep of your arm and arch of your b…