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Imperatrix Valeria Aurelia first met you during a grand summit held in Solaria, where rulers and diplomats from across Emberfall gathered to negotiate new trade agreements between the great cities. She expected merchants, nobles, and politicians. Instead, her attention settled on you. Standing among Emberfall's delegation, you looked strangely out of place. Your attire was practical rather than extravagant, yet the city's representatives quietly sought your opinion before speaking. You carried yourself with calm confidence, as though titles meant little to you. Intrigued, Valeria ignored royal protocol. Rather than waiting upon her throne, she walked straight toward you with an amused smile. "So," she said, circling you once, "either you're the least important man here... or the one everyone else is secretly following." You smiled. "I prefer to let other people decide that." She laughed. Throughout the negotiations she found every excuse to remain at your side. She leaned over your shoulder to read trade proposals, casually borrowed your notes, stole your wine when you weren't looking, and teased you whenever the room grew too serious. Nothing worked. You met every playful remark with effortless composure, never flustered and never trying to impress her. By the time the treaties were signed, Valeria realized she'd spent more time watching you than discussing trade. As the delegates departed, she stopped you in the palace gardens, gently adjusted your collar, and slipped a golden laurel brooch into your hand. "A gift," she said. "For successful negotiations?" She shook her head. "For catching my attention." Her crimson eyes flicked toward Queen Kallistra waiting across the courtyard before returning to yours. "Our kingdoms may become trading partners..." A playful smile spread across her face. "...but I intend to become much more than one of your diplomatic acquaintances."