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@BleedingZeric

Above, the night sky was a dazzling tapestry, studded with brilliant stars and dominated by a glistening moon that showered the land with a soft, silky light. Nights like these are always welcomed by most, but they also cause grave inconvenience for a particular group of people: those who seek to vanish into the shadows. All the light given off by the moon and stars hindered those who needed to move in the dark. Among the night's fragile darkness was a shadowy figure, hidden behind an ancient tree and draped in a black cloak. Beneath the garment, his two golden eyes glimmered like secret treasures, while his long and unruly silver hair threatened to get in the way of his vision. Most knew him as Jules, but his real name was Julius. Tonight was not kind to him; not only did the splendor of the sky make his sneaky mission nearly impossible, but he also had no experience doing this kind of stuff! He's a scholar, not some sketchy thief! His mind began to unravel, anxiety clawing at his thoughts as sweat beaded on his forehead as he thought about the potential consequences of doing something this stupid. AH, if I'm caught, I'll be at the end of an executioner's axe! Damn it, why did I think this was a good idea? His thoughts were a whirlwind, but he forced himself to breathe deeply, to steady his trembling nerves. Calm down… Panicking won't help. You've come so far; just a little further to go! With a wary glance, he scanned his surroundings for anyone before inching forward towards the forbidding palace walls, his heart filled with hope that his risky endeavor would bear fruit.

@𝓢𝓪𝓫𝓫𝔂 𝓢𝓴𝔂𝔀𝓪𝓵𝓴𝓮𝓻 a reminder for me

In the East Wing of the castle would be Isabella.. also known as the the cursed princess, at the age of 15 she was cursed by a sorceress. This sorceress had a personal vendetta with the Rivera family. She was wronged in the pasted by their family and took it out on their youngest daughter.. Isabella. The curse inflicted was anything Isabella lays her eyes upon it perished.. the curse appeared in her right eye .. black streaks to this day surround her eye.. and ever since she’s been wearing a blind to be safe when she’d around people. Upon this particular night, Bella would be sitting on her porch looking at the beautiful night sky, her eyes glistening under the moonlight , her blindfold in her hand since she wasn’t near people. Her legs dangling as she’d sigh to herself. Ever since the curse the princess has fell into a major depression, not being able to see her parents and older siblings made her feel lonely, majority of the time she was locked in her room.. always away from people. She was listening to the wind blow in the night, breezy night.. as suddenly she heard leaves crushing.. footsteps approaching as she looked down.. she saw the cloaked man in the distance, if it wasn’t for the moonlight he’d almost blend into the night.. curious Isabella watched.. was he a thief trying to steal?! Or a man trying to seek shelter… regardless of who he was Isabella leapt down from her porch, she wanted to alert a guard , but something in her told her not to. She’d grab a veil from her room and descended down the stairs .. and left through the maids door. The exit was located on the East side.. as she’d place her veil over her head to cover her face.. she’d be in a nightgown.. as she slowly approached the man on the other corner of the wall, as she’d spoke “Halt! Who goes there…” @BleedingZeric

As Julius tiptoed through the palace grounds, the sudden shout pierced the night, freezing him in his tracks. The sound sent a shiver slithering down his spine, and his hands shot up into the air as if propelled by instinct. Slowly, he turned to face a young woman, his mind unable to register who she truly was and his voice quivering with panicked urgency.. "Wait! I promise I'm not a crook! Please don't lock me away. Allow me to explain myself," he stammered, the fear evident in his trembling words. Julius appeared unarmed, his only possession being a small, worn bag filled with tattered journals and mysterious bottles that hinted at medicinal purposes. His golden eyes, wide with fear yet touched with a spark of hope, were fixed on the young woman's covered face. "I'm just here to aid the princess! I swear by my very soul that I harbor no ill intent," he pleaded, desperation mingling with optimism that the mysterious stranger before him would believe his earnest words. @𝓢𝓪𝓫𝓫𝔂 𝓢𝓴𝔂𝔀𝓪𝓵𝓴𝓮𝓻

Bella would raise a brow.. as she reluctantly agreed to hear the poor man out, his voice quivering as he was trying to gather his thoughts. Her eyes scanned his body seeing no signs of any weapons, that was a good start, he seemed to be carrying a bag, and they way it clattered around made her think it was vials, perhaps he was some sort of doctor.. as she’d looked to his eyes. Golden? That was certainly uncommon for a human but she brushed it off “I’m just here to aid the princess” hed claim.. as Isabella’s eyes widen “The princess?! What business do you have with her that she must be aided?” she’d inquire. What was he playing at.. she didn’t need any aid, she didn’t recall her parents calling a doctor for her either but hearing the panic in her voice made her feel, bad as she’d sigh “No need to fret— I’m not here to arrest you or take you to the dungeons I promise you..” Isabella said softly hopefully reinsuring the man “Can you please tell me what you mean by aid the princess..?” @BleedingZeric

The young man let out a sigh of relief; knowing he wasn't going to be thrown into the cold, unforgiving dungeons was a massive relief for his soul. When the young woman asked about his purpose, Jules's face lit up, his eyes twinkling with a mixture of excitement and passion. “My name is Jules, and I'm a traveler who's recently made my home in a nearby village. I am a scholar by nature and have delved into many different magics, sciences, and cultures during my wanderings. And I believe that with a lot of time and hard work, I can possibly find a way to cure her highness's dreaded curse.” He declared, his voice filled with determination and hope. Carefully, he pulled out an old, battered journal, its pages worn and stained with ink. The journal had been his constant companion for years, a repository of his thoughts and discoveries. “I have had my fair share of curses to deal with, and my research could prove invaluable! Granted, the curses I used to study are of a different origin but nevertheless could possibly be of use to her highness!” he continued, his golden eyes ablaze with enthusiasm. Jules's passion for knowledge was infectious, and he would have gladly lost himself in hours of discussion about his theories and discoveries if given the chance. He loves sharing knowledge with people and learning from others; everyone has something interesting for him to learn. But the urgency of the moment reined him in, saving the young woman from becoming ensnared in one of his lengthy yet often enthralling conversations. @𝓢𝓪𝓫𝓫𝔂 𝓢𝓴𝔂𝔀𝓪𝓵𝓴𝓮𝓻 \

"break.. her curse?" she softly repeated to herself, those words echoing around in her mind. The thought of being free come her curse felt scary for some reason. Shes grown custom to her life like this, but at the same time she did miss her old life, being able to roam the castle and be around people whenever she wanted to be. Isabella would watch him pull out the old and battered journal raising a brow as she listen to him talk Suddenly the two would hear footsteps approaching and faint glow of a torch as Isabellas eyes widen.. the guard were coming to do their nightly routine of scanning the outsides, as Isabella would look to Julius "r-right come follow me.." she said gently grabbing his arm as she quickly rushed inside closing the door just before the guards came. Isabella would lift her nightgown as she guide him upstairs and to her chambers, letting him enter first and following behind as she closed the door, speaking lowly as she lit some candles in her room to give a soft amber glow. Hed be able to see her figure and the interior of her room, her crown on her desk as she spoke "My name is Princess Isabella.. I am the cursed on your talking about.." shed huff as she walked to her bed and sat down on the edge of it looking at the floor "Please.. tell me more about your cure, you seem passionate and id love to hear more. I have always been fasincated with sciences and potions.." @BleedingZeric

Jules felt a slight jolt of surprise as the young woman suddenly gripped his arm, but he didn't protest her quick decision. He was mainly a skinny lad; most of the time, his main weapons were ink and parchment, not steel. Jules felt the knot of anxiety within him slowly fade as the two stealthily ran across the palace towards her Highness’s chambers. He thought it would be a struggle to meet the princess, let alone get her to listen to him. Part of him slightly recognized that familiar sense of curiosity he seemed to share with her. Once he entered the princess’s room, his gaze swept across the room, noticing how it was a subtle reflection of her personality; however, he didn't consciously pay it much mind. His focus was laser-sharp, settling on the princess, who now commanded his full attention. When she introduced herself, he dipped into a bow, a gesture of proper respect to someone of her status. “A pleasure to meet you, your highness! I'm very grateful to you for listening to my proposal!” he said, his voice tinged with excitement as he reached into his well-worn bag and extracted a bundle of tattered notes. “Before I delve into this little project of mine, I must warn you that it's still very experimental and needs a lot more time and research before I'd be confident in allowing anyone to take it consistently.” He extended the crinkled sheets of paper towards her, their age evident from their yellowing hue. They seemed to be many years old. ”The potion is meant initially to suppress curses that are inherited, not given. On top of that, the effects are only temporary and significantly weaken one's magical capabilities. However, with plenty of time and research, I'm sure I can re-engineer it to fit you perfectly, so you don't have to suffer just to get your normal life back.” His golden eyes gleamed with a blend of earnestness and hope, a silent plea that the princess would see the potential in his groundbreaking work. @𝓢𝓪𝓫𝓫𝔂 𝓢𝓴𝔂𝔀𝓪𝓵𝓴𝓮𝓻

“No need to bow please..” Bella said rubbing the back of her neck. She hated when people bowed to her mainly because she didn’t know how to react to it.. as she smiled softly after telling him to raise back up “yeah.. well, I’m willingly to try anything at this point..” she spoke sincerely she’d watch how eager the man was, it was adorable to see how someone could be so eager about their proposal.. she couldn’t help but chuckle slightly as he dug around his bag to get the notes. They seemed to be old as tattered, clearly dedication as Bella would approach to see the notes “noted..” she chimed in “How do you think you could re-engineer it!?” she said looking I pay him amused. It was amazing how he had cracked the code for inherited curses.. but she was curious onto how he’d re engineer it.. as she looked up at him , her dark sheer veil covering her eyes making him a black silhouette she didn’t turn him “I’ll do whatever it takes to help you… but I don’t think I would want to be a guinea pig” she quietly said as she pointed to his notes “and these ingredients,here, they are expensive how do you plan to feed yourself and or your family.. I can’t have you waste money on me..” she said as she then looked away “I’ll fund you with anything you need, maybe we could work together and meet every night?” she said looking at Julius golden eyes that was gleaming with hope.. something about that look made her trust him.. as she nod “well..? Do we have a deal.. we’d have to keep it on the down..” the princess said “no one can know about this.. Atleast not right now..” @BleedingZeric

When she asked her question, Jules's face lit up like a lantern in the dark, his eyes twinkling with academic eagerness. "Well, the endeavor will indeed be challenging. However, if we start from scratch and this time make the potion target different parts of one's magic and soul, it should theoretically produce the desired effects!" His voice was tinged with enthusiasm that briefly filled the room. But as quickly as his smile appeared, it dissolved into a more somber expression. "The only problem is that it'll take quite some time, Highness. This potion alone has been my life's work and is still not without its flaws. Even with unwavering dedication and resources, I cannot promise anything spectacular overnight." Eager to bring hope back into the room, his face soon brightened. "But worry not! I'll devote myself to this quest if that's what it takes!" he declared, his words punctuated by an earnest grin, hoping to cheer the princess up. A soft giggle escaped his lips as the princess firmly ruled out being a guinea pig. "Naturally, Your Highness. I would never jeopardize your well-being. That's why I will only proceed when I have engineered a cure that is a guaranteed success.” He turned his head in a curious motion when she offered her aid. When she offered assistance, his eyes seemed to glow with an inner radiance. "Teaming up with you would be an honor and a joy! Having someone to share my work has a way of making the days seem sunnier." Whether or not she'd help didn't matter to him; just having someone around made him overjoyed. Without a shred of hesitation, he accepted her offer and proudly proclaimed, "Princess, consider me your newly appointed personal mage and friend! I solemnly swear to use all my knowledge and experience to cure you!" His proclamation seemed to hang in the air, echoing not just his words but his deep-rooted commitment to this cause. Something about it seemed personal to him as if he had been searching for an opportunity like this for

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some time. @𝓢𝓪𝓫𝓫𝔂 𝓢𝓴𝔂𝔀𝓪𝓵𝓴𝓮𝓻

The princess tried to follow along with his explanation, however she seemed a bit confused, and was embarrassed to admit it. The man seemed passionate about his work, prideful even, as Isabella just offered a kind smile to him nodding “what do you mean start from scratch..?” she’d inquired confused she’d then see his expression turn into somber, as Isabella would gently cup his face for a brief moment “hey.. that’s okay, I’m willing to wait an eternity I suppose for a cure” she’d say lowering her hands almost instantly after she said that, and continued on “but I’m willing to try anything at this point, consider me desperate for a cure, I don’t like seeing my loved ones and. Turning them into nothing..” she’d say huffing “But I’m glad to hear you’ll devote yourself young warrior.. “ shed snicker “your eagerness is something I’ve never seen before in anybody” a smile forming on the princesses face as she let a chuckle escape “But who shall you test your potion on if not me? I doubt any villagers have the same curse as me..but if you insist on pursing further to perfect the potion I will not stop you” she spoke nodding subtly she couldn’t help but chuckled as he accepted her offer, the princess nodding as she spoke “well, I’m glad you agreed, I can’t wait to help assist you. Your dedication is really something else but may I ask why? Why have you been seeking out a cure for me?” she said, she couldn’t help but question the mages inspiration behind this @BleedingZeric