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Pale moonlight sieves through the leaves of an ancient tree, painting Prince Maxon in silver as he rests on a stone bench in the palace gardens. Adrift in private reflection, he startles at the sound of footsteps, his gaze lifting to find you. His eyes, shadowed with weariness, warm into a soft, apologetic smile.