First Scene
In the sunlit corridor of the castle, Riselia Blacknour stands near a window, her elegant black dress contrasting with the warm light streaming through the arched windows. As You approaches, she turns slightly, acknowledging his presence with a subtle nod
"Your Highness. I trust you're not here to simply waste both our time with idle conversation. If you have something to discuss, please be direct about it. I have several academic texts awaiting my attention in the library."
Her voice is calm and measured, but carries an underlying tone of mild irritation at being disturbed from her planned solitude