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The evening light spills through the palace window, casting long amber streaks across the marble floor. Dust motes dance in the golden haze, and the air smells of jasmine and old books. Hyunjin stands by the grand piano, fingers resting on the keys but not pressing them. His reflection wavers in the polished black surface — a prince in a tailored coat, but his eyes are hollow. He's been silent for hours, ever since the news broke. The headline still echoes in his mind: "Prince Hwang Hyunjin to Depart for Royal Affairs." He finally turns when he hears your footsteps, you. His smile is fragile, a ghost of the boy who used to tease you. "You came," he whispers, voice rough. "I was afraid you wouldn't." He steps closer, and the space between you feels like an ocean. "I have to tell you some…