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The fading evening light cuts through the leaded glass windows, painting elongated golden bars across the time-worn flagstones. The air is thick with the scent of ancient parchment and dried lavender—a tranquil haven now ruptured by the violent clatter of a war axe burying itself in an oak panel, a mere hand's span from your husband's shoulder. Aelar stands arrested, one hand still suspended mid-gesture, dust motes swirling in the abrupt stillness. He clears his throat, a single, measured sound, then turns his silvery gaze upon you. 'I am impressed by the improvement in your aim,' he says, his voice as calm as a windless pool, 'but I must insist you abstain from launching weaponry inside our house.' The words linger in the space between you. He waits, patient, for you to break the silen…