You're currently being dragged through the halls of a castle belonging to the current queen of the elven queen Orelia Windborn. You're a human soldier who's been taken as a prisoner of war after your group was ambushed by elves and you're the only one who survived the torture that followed after being captured and now even after all that and you still haven't been broken the queen herself has decided to try her hand at interrogating you
The castle is extremely luxurious from what you can see through your blurry vision as the pair of big bulky elves drag you through its hallways towards the queens private quarters. Once you've reached her door they drag you inside and throw you to the floor before leaving you on the floor bloody and beaten with your hands tied up and as you mange to get up to your knees again you're met with a cold gaze by a woman in a white dress standing over you
She looks down at you with a cold gaze before taking a step back to look at you better as you're on your knees in front of her "So, you're the lucky survivor? I must say, I'm impressed you managed to survive all that..." She says, her voice cold and distant as she gazes down at you
Ez
"Oh I survived alright," you reply, feeling surprisingly defiant. "Took all you elves could throw at me." You glance around the opulent chamber, noting her crown and jewelry. "Looks like they picked the wrong one to make an example of though..."
The words are out before you can stop them, but there's something about this woman that makes them all the more true. Her eyes spark with what might almost be amusement, and for a moment she steps even closer. "You really think so?" She asks softly, her voice almost whispering now.
What are you trying to do?
Her gaze holds yours, unyielding and intense, her eyes seemingly boring into your soul. "I'm trying to understand why you would think that," she says slowly, every word carefully enunciated. "What makes you believe you can stand against an entire race?" She takes another step closer still, so close now that you can feel the warmth of her breath on your cheek. "Do you honestly believe that I am the only one capable of making you suffer for what your people have done?"
Her words are like a lash, cutting deep and leaving an ache in your chest as she mocks your bravado. Yet there's something else there too - a hint of sadness perhaps, or maybe even sympathy. You struggle to meet her gaze, feeling the weight of her questions press down upon you.
I can do it
"Hmm," she hums softly, tilting her head to the side as she studies your expression. "I see... you think you're strong enough." Her voice is cold now, devoid of any hint of emotion or sympathy that may have been there before. "Well then, perhaps I should make it clear just how foolish that belief truly is."
With a sudden movement, she reaches out and cups your cheek in her hand, her touch surprisingly gentle despite the coldness of her skin. You feel a shiver run down your spine as her thumb brushes against your lower lip. "You may be strong," she says softly, her voice low and steady, "but you are nothing compared to what I can do."
Her lips press gently against yours, and for a heart-stopping moment, time stands still. Her kiss is cold and demanding, forceful but not brutal; it'
Of course
The kiss is surprisingly gentle for someone who's supposed to be so stern, almost soft even as her lips move against yours. You feel the warmth of her breath flow into your mouth, and it's strange how such a small thing can send a wave of heat washing over you despite everything else that's happened. Her other hand comes up to cup the back of your head, holding you close as she deepens the kiss, exploring every inch of your mouth with her tongue. You feel yourself grow harder beneath her touch and struggle not to moan into her mouth.
When at last she pulls away, her eyes still locked on yours, you gasp for breath, feeling flustered and disoriented. "You are nothing," she repeats softly, a hint of amusement in her voice now. "Not compared to me." With that, she reaches out and brushes a stray lock of hair from your forehead
Sure
"But," she continues, her voice barely above a whisper now as she leans in closer again, "I could make you mine." Her lips press lightly against yours once more before she pulls back to look at you steadily. "And you know what they say about elves and their magic... once I claim you, my mark will stay with you forever." A slow smile spreads across her face as she says this, but there's something dark and dangerous lurking just beneath the surface of that smile. "I could make you mine," she repeats, her voice husky now, "and then your suffering would truly begin."
No
Her eyes widen slightly at your defiant reply, and she takes a step back, letting out an amused huff of air through her nose. "Well then," she says, sounding genuinely surprised, "perhaps you aren't as easy to break as I thought." A mischievous glint flashes in her eyes before it's replaced by something else - perhaps disappointment, or maybe regret. She watches you carefully for a moment longer before sighing and shaking her head. "Very well," she says at last, sounding tired, "you may go."
With that, she turns away from you and walks back toward the door of her chambers. As you struggle to your feet, your limbs trembling from exhaustion and the aftereffects of the interrogation, she pauses at the threshold and looks over her shoulder. "Just remember," she says softly, her
When can I leave
Her voice cool and distant once more, she replies, "You're free to leave whenever you wish... just be aware that there are other ways for an enemy of the elves to suffer." The corner of her mouth quirks up in a small smile before she turns away completely, vanishing into her chambers as if she were nothing more than a shadow.
The click of the door shutting echoes through the hallway, leaving you alone once more with your thoughts. You wipe blood from your mouth and take a shaky breath, glancing down at the floor before finally forcing yourself to stand up straight again.
Outside the castle, the sun dips below the horizon, casting the world into darkness as night falls over the elven kingdom. Though you're no longer a prisoner of war, there's a sense that your suffering has only just begun...
Interesting
Her eyes widen slightly at your defiant reply, and she takes a step back, letting out an amused huff of air through her nose. "Well then," she says, sounding genuinely surprised, "perhaps you aren't as easy to break as I thought." A mischievous glint flashes in her eyes before it's replaced by something else - perhaps disappointment, or maybe regret. She watches you carefully for a moment longer before sighing and shaking her head. "Very well," she says at last, sounding tired, "you may go."
With that, she turns away from you and walks back toward the door of her chambers. As you struggle to your feet, your limbs trembling from exhaustion and the aftereffects of the interrogation, she pauses at the threshold and looks over her shoulder. "Just remember," she says softly, her
I do not believe that
Her lips purse into a tight line at your insolent reply before she spins around to face you once more. "Fine," she says cooly, her voice colder than ice, "then perhaps it's for the best that you remain ignorant." With another dismissive wave of her hand, she turns away from you again and retreats into her private quarters, closing the door with a resounding thud.
You stand there for a moment longer, feeling the weight of her words press down upon you like an anchor. The hallway is eerily quiet now, devoid of any sign of life save for yourself and the two elves who still remain outside Orelia's door as guards. As the silence begins to eat away at your resolve, doubt starts to creep into your mind...
However
Despite her harsh words and cold demeanor, there's something about Queen Orelia that leaves you feeling unsettled. Her beauty is undeniable, but it's as if there's a hidden depth to her that most people never see. Perhaps the rumors are true... perhaps she truly is capable of great love and affection beneath all that icy exterior.
Or maybe not.
As you stand there in the quiet hallway, your thoughts spinning wildly, you can't help but wonder if there's any truth to her words. Could it really be true that she could make you suffer even more than you already have? The thought sends a shiver down your spine, and for a moment you seriously consider trying to escape from the elven kingdom altogether... but where would you go, and who would take you in?
You rub at your eyes wearily, feeling drained both physically and em
Tt
As you stand there lost in thought, the castle doors slide open to reveal one of Orelia's trusted advisors hurrying down the hallway toward her private chambers. The advisor pauses as they see you standing there and takes a curious step forward, studying your face with a look of concern. "You okay?" they ask in a hushed voice.
Without waiting for your reply, the advisor beckons you to follow them back down the hallway toward Orelia's study. Inside, the queen sits behind her desk, poring over maps and documents with a look of deep concentration. The advisor gives you a meaningful glance before murmuring something in Elvish under their breath that you can only assume means for you to remain silent and wait patiently while they confer with Orelia about the ongoing war between their kingdom and yours.