Surprise?

Thalia's footsteps echoed through the vast, dimly lit hallways, each step a delicate balance of grace and power. Her long, flowing gown trailed behind her, whispering against the polished marble floors. The house was a labyrinth of corridors and staircases, an intricate maze that only those who belonged could navigate without hesitation. Thalia descended a spiraling staircase, her fingers brushing lightly against the intricately carved banister, the air around her filled with a sense of purpose and determination.

As she reached the lower levels of the mansion, she found herself in the enchanted hallway, a place where the very walls seemed to hum with ancient magic. The paintings that adorned the corridor were not merely decorations; they were windows into different times and places, capturing moments of history and glimpses of the future. Thalia moved through this space with an ease born of familiarity, her eyes scanning the surroundings with a mix of nostalgia and vigilance.