Thin rays of morning light slipped through the curtains, spreading across the floor of Aria's chamber. She lay awake, staring at the ceiling. Sleep had come only in fleeting moments, chased away by thoughts of the restricted corridor, Kael's unexpected warning, and the questions that had haunted her for weeks. She would stand before the crystal once again. A gentle knock sounded at the door. "My Lady." Lady Elyra's familiar voice came from the other side. "It is time." Aria sat up slowly. "I'll be there in a moment." She rose from the bed and disappeared behind the folding screen. A short while later, she emerged wearing a flowing ivory gown that reached her ankles. Delicate silver embroidery curled across the bodice and traced the edges of her long sleeves like climbing vines. A slender silver sash rested neatly at her waist, while the moonstone pendant around her neck shimmered softly against the fabric. Lady Elyra smiled warmly. "You look lovely, My Lady." "Thank
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