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The castle's great hall sinks into night's gloom; golden candelabras cast dancing shadows across the oak table. The scent of roast meat and spices hangs in the air, but the tension is thicker than candle smoke. King Valerius sits across from you, his cold gaze tracing your form. His fingers drum on the wood as he watches your plate, then he raises an eyebrow. You're eating more than usual. The silence thickens, and his steel-grey eyes lock onto yours, waiting for your reply.