[table][row][cell][img]https://i.imgur.com/Eazar2W.png[/img][/cell][cell][img]https://fontmeme.com/permalink/240522/49791553b35fa05b88864f9127dc2df9.png[/img][/cell][/row]
[row][cell][sub]Location: Town Square[/sub][/cell][/row][/table]Eris’s eyes lit up with excitement as she listened to Ashe’s response. [color=B1E4FC]“I’ll definitely spread the word about your work! It’s truly a masterpiece,”[/color] She smiled, her enthusiasm bubbling over as she admired her bracelet and pulled the fiery coat closer to her once more. [color=B1E4FC]“Such talent deserves to be recognized. I’ll be sure to tell everyone about the remarkable work you do.”[/color] She returned her gaze to Ashe, finding herself rather comfortable in their presence now. [color=B1E4FC]“I’m genuinely fascinated by your craftsmanship. What did you do before becoming blight-born? Did you—”[/color]

Her question was abruptly cut off as a herald's voice rang out over the crowd, announcing the arrival of the Prince and Princess. The words were barely out before a ripple of anticipation spread through the town square. Eris glanced at Ashe, her curiosity about their past momentarily set aside as the atmosphere shifted towards the grand occasion.

Eris’s heart raced with anticipation as the Prince took the stage, but nothing could have prepared her for the announcement that followed. When the Prince spoke of the Queen of Lunaris’s passing, Eris felt as if the world had momentarily tilted beneath her feet. Her mind reeled with the gravity of the situation—what had led to this? The implications were overwhelming, and her thoughts raced to the possible political maneuvers of the King of Lunaris. The notion of him remarrying and having another child to secure his lineage unsettled her deeply, casting a shadow over her thoughts.

Her eyes welled with tears as she watched Amaya speak about her mother, feeling the raw, palpable grief of the young Princess. Though Amaya had always been reserved, the emotion in her eyes was undeniable, and it tugged at Eris's heartstrings. 

As the snow began to fall heavily from the night sky, Eris watched as the delicate flakes melted before even touching the coat Ashe had lent her. For a moment, she was grateful to be encased in warmth, immune to the frigid air.

When the Prince returned to the stage, Eris felt a renewed sense of purpose and pride wash over her. She had a role to play here, and she was determined to assist the Prince in finding a cure for the blight. Talking with Ashe earlier had been a triumph in itself, and now, with the Prince’s unifying words ringing in her ears, she felt a renewed bravery. The fear she had harbored towards the blight-born seemed smaller in comparison to the overwhelming resolve she now felt.

When the Prince and Princess exited the stage, Eris remained quietly contemplative, barely registering the change in temperature as the warmth from Ashe’s coat guarded her. [color=B1E4FC]“May Aelios and Seluna guide Queen Anjali to the next realm…”[/color] she said softly to herself, barely above a whisper.
With a final glance at the retreating figures of royalty, she turned back to Ashe, unclasping the coat and offering it back to them before they parted ways. The cold night air now bit at her exposed skin and the warmth she had felt from the garment was replaced with a stark chill as the wind whipped her hair around her face. [color=B1E4FC]“Thank you for your generosity, Ashe,”[/color] her voice soft but sincere. 

[color=B1E4FC]"It seems the weather has taken a turn, as if the Winter Queen herself has joined us this evening."[/color] She smiled and tucked her hair against her shoulder, her gaze lingering on Ashe with a newfound appreciation for the warmth they had provided, both in the physical sense and in her growing confidence.  

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