•Elay•
With her hands nestled snugly within the cozy confines of her sleeves, she gazed intently at the wisps of vapor swirling into the air, rising delicately from the steaming cup of tea clasped between her palms. The ethereal plumes, visible evidence of warmth in the otherwise chilly palace, wove a mesmerizing dance before her eyes. Over the rim of her cup, she stole a subtle glance beneath lowered lashes, directing her gaze towards the Beta who had scarcely left her side since her arrival in the captivating realm of the Lapis Kingdom. Lost in the captivating world of modern technology, he furrowed his brow in concentration, deftly typing away on his mobile phone.
There was something familiar about his presence. A kind of unfathomable loyalty, a bid of friendship that she couldn't qui
