Silence knit itself into the air, leaving the room heavy with tension. The king, determined to seek resolution, ventured forth that evening to engage in a crucial discourse. Yet, there lingered an unspoken detachment in his companion's demeanor, as though his presence had become an unwelcome burden. Remembering their earlier exchange, he gingerly approached the matter at hand. "I inquired, if you were at ease with my presence here. You assured me, quite unequivocally, that you welcomed it. But now, it appears you have taken refuge in a distant perch." Quivering under the weight of remorse, Melina hastily interjected, her voice trembling with contrition. "Your Majesty, I beg of you, please accept my sincerest apologies. I never intended to distress you in any way. Today has been marked by an extraordinary series of unfortunate events, and the strain upon my spirit has been immense. I am truly sorry." Melina's hesitation lingered in the air for a fleeting moment before sh
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