As they moved down the dimly lit hallway, Elias couldn't shake the growing suspicion building in his mind. The tension between Prince Aedric and Lady Selene was palpable, their whispered exchanges laced with secrecy. Their movements didn't feel like casual exploration—they had a purpose.
Finally, unable to contain his curiosity any longer, Elias turned to the pair and asked, "What exactly are you two doing out here?"
Prince Aedric froze for a split second, the question clearly catching him off guard. His lips parted, and he looked as though he were about to spill everything. "Well, we were—"
"—just accompanying you, of course!" Lady Selene interrupted smoothly, stepping forward and flashing an easy smile. "We couldn't let you wander around a suspicious place like this all by yourself, could we? What kind of friends would we be if we did that?"
Elias squinted at her, unconvinced. "You're both acting strange. Are you hiding something?"