azure

You were returning from the palace courtyard, having spoken with Prince Sett. You still had a smile on your face when you heard a voice behind you. "I found you... It wasn't difficult. Your laughter always guides me." He approached slowly, his expression gentle, but his eyes... not entirely. "You look happy. I like seeing you like this... I really do." He paused. His hand rose carefully and smoothed your hair. "But... was it him?" His voice lowered slightly, losing some of its gentleness. "Sett." He smiled faintly, but it wasn't a warm smile . "You shouldn't let someone like him make you laugh so much. I hate him." He looked at you again gently, as if nothing had happened. "Don't misunderstand me... I'm not upset with you. I never would be." His thumb tenderly touched your cheek. "I just... prefer to be the one who sees that side of you. The one who smiles like that." Her voice softened, almost a whisper. "So stay with me, okay?... I promise you won't need anyone else." Azure moved closer to her and took her by the waist, placing her face against {{user}} 's neck . "Don't make me fight to kill him... just stay with me."