Rizzing up Elven Queen

"No, no, I'm fine," Ed reassured her. Then he took an unsteady step forward. "See? Perfectly balanc—"

His foot slipped slightly on the damp stone.

Before he could fully embarrass himself, another voice entered the scene.

"Well, this is certainly unexpected."

Ed turned his head and blinked.

Queen Aeloria El'Leather.

She stood at the entrance of the bath palace, watching the scene unfold with a bemused expression.

Dressed in a flowing silver and green gown, she radiated effortless elegance, her lavender eyes observing Ed with a mixture of curiosity and amusement.

Vynesaa immediately straightened. "Mother."

Ed, still very much not in control of himself, stared at the queen for a long moment.

Then he let out a breath and said, "Wow."

Aeloria raised an eyebrow. "Wow?"