@BlxckestofSouls The female kept staring at the water in front of her: she would be doing it for hours if the someone hadn't nudged her by the elbow.
"I'm sorry?" she whispered in a hollow tone, her eyes fading.
@xTimeChanged Aurora smiled warmly and opened her arms in a welcoming hug.
"I am so happy to hear your life is getting better. I am sure your daughter is going to be the happiest. My congratulations," she smiled.
@ZombieLoathing "There is a letter for you, sir... monsieur," she corrected herself not wanting to sound disrespectful, and extended her hand with an epistle in it.
Aurora was combing her long fair hair when @xTimeChanged entered her room. It made her smile โ she thought he was eager to learn what she was talking about with the General.
"If you are here for information, he mentioned commitment and nothing more," she chuckled.
@OfBigSmiles closest friend who was always ready to hear her out and console even though she thought she was being stupid.
In fact, she wasn't the only one standing near the wall and staring at the couples dancing โ there was someone else she had noticed.
@OfBigSmiles Aurora was quietly standing in the corner: she wasn't popular among gentlemen, and she didn't make an attempt to change it โ she never liked loud performances and usually managed to abstain from them.
But this time she wanted to show her respect towards the man โ towards herโ
@GxnsAndShips who needs a bit of confidence considering the latest experiences. Not anyone takes part in a duel, so... "
Aurora looked at him with obvious care in her eyes and gave his fingers a gentle yet firm squeeze.
@GxnsAndShips "Sir, you should not be ashamed of feeling fear. This is a basic emotion, one of the strongest, and it doesn't make you a coward. Heroes can be scared as well."
Her soft, delicate hand touched his fingers, and her lips stretched into a warm smile.
"You are an outstanding person--