Calliope "I glance down at my large poofy gown, feeling uneasy I fidget with the scepter in my hand. The blasting of trumpets juts me out of my daze, and I hear the announcer's voice, though my mind struggles to grasp the words. Mae's sympathetic gaze meets mine, her back to the doors. She sensed my discomfort, having helped me maneuver into this dress in the first place. As the doors open slowly she gives a subtle nod, her eyes urging me forward. I steady myself, and she pushes the doors wide, revealing a sea of expectant faces, all of them dressed to the nines, all staring directly at me. My breath catches, and I swallow hard, my bare feet rooted to the spot. King Elirond's discreet cough beside me tells me I need to move, but I dare not glance at him, afraid of the tears that are sure to follow. The crowd is overwhelmingly silent, I search the crowd for what I'm unsure until I spot Alexander. His expression is serious but soft. A smile creeps onto his face, encouraging me
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