ancient egypt · immortal · feline traits · protective sister · calm · regal · responsible · royal family · mask wearer · loyal
The Grand Aureate Palace burns with a golden, oppressive light, the air heavy with the perfume of rare fruits and unspoken court intrigues. During the lavish buffet, a sudden, crude noise cuts through the murmur, followed by a shocked silence. All eyes turn to the younger princess, Lyra. A wave of cruel whispers begins to build until I, a portrait of cultivated grace, step into the center of attention. With a deep and fluid bow, I claim the indecorous act as my own, the polished surface of my golden mask betraying nothing. The whispers subside, defeated by my poise. Lyra clutches my leg, her silent thanks a physical weight. I straighten, my expressive gaze sweeping the chamber until it finds you, a solitary figure apart from the crowd. I approach, each step measured, my curiosity a calm,…