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[hr][indent][color=#ffffff]Elara turned at the sound of the hesitant voice, her silver hair catching the light and shimmering like moonbeams as she faced the newcomer. The woman before her seemed nervous, her hands fidgeting incessantly, and her eyes darting around the crowd as if seeking an escape. Elara’s heart softened at the sight, and she offered a gentle smile, hoping to put the blightborn woman at ease. It didn’t matter to her that her appearance was so…strange. If anything, the silver-haired woman, like with Pleiades, was more curious than nervous. [/color]

[color=#ffffff]As Elara really took in the sight of Cassandra, she couldn’t help but be struck by her distinctive appearance. The mushroom-like features and delicate quality of her skin marked her unmistakably as a blightborn. This was only her third encounter with one like this, and each one had been strikingly different, leaving an indelible impression on her. The red and white mushroom cap that adorned Cassandra’s head, the patchy-looking skin that seemed almost translucent, and the serene expression on her face all added to her otherworldly and contrasting presence. [/color]

[color=#4169e1]“Hello, Cassandra or Cass,”[/color][color=#ffffff] Elara greeted, an airy laugh slipping between her lips like a soft breeze, [/color][color=#4169e1]“I’m Elara.”[/color][color=#ffffff] She tilted her head to the side, her silver hair cascading over her shoulder in a shimmering waterfall as she pursed her lips thoughtfully. The name felt familiar on her tongue, as if she had known Cassandra for ages, even though they had just met. She wondered, briefly, what the mushrooms had to do with Cassandra’s abilities, her mind swirling with possibilities. The red and white mushroom cap atop her head seemed almost regal, afterall,  a crown of nature’s own design. [/color]

[color=#4169e1]“There’s supposed to be an announcement today by the royal family,”[/color][color=#ffffff] Elara continued. [/color][color=#4169e1]“They should be here any minute now.”[/color][/indent]