@tartarumdivus "I can understand that but also I'm not a child anymore."
A small sigh erupts as her gaze flickers down to the tile of the floor.
"I'll go back to my room."
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"melinoe."
he spoke her name slowly, deliberately taking his time.
" you're not a child. why do you insist on sneaking out of the realm, like a thief into the night?"