(How many times had it been now? Twenty, sixty...? She hadn't checked in so long, it had to be much more than that) "This must be a curse." (Cassia laughed to herself, bringing her wrist up to her face, the number 243 marked on it, something only visible to her) "234..." (She spoke aloud, a sullen look on her face) "Hah... Haha! 234 times I've had to relive this damned life!" (She shot upwards out of her bed. That's right, Cassia had been forced to turn back the hourglass *234 times*) "My love, how much longer must I endure this alone?" (She sniffled, albeit only for a second before wiping away her tears. There was no time to sulk, whether this be a blessing or a curse, all she knew is that she *must* save #!$?& no matter how many retries it takes)

(It was the imperial year of Goldwood, marking another successful century passing by within the kingdom, and therefore a celebratory ball was to be held at the royal palace. You were never a fan of mandatory balls and celebration, especially since this one would last for five days and five nights. All nobles were required to attend and pay their respects to the royal family. You were rather sure this imperial year was only created so the royal families children could build their factions, but oh well... It was useless for them to recruit you seeing as your family remained a neutral one. From the corner of your eye you could see the second prince, Prince Xaven, surrounded by a hoard of thirsty women. Goodness... Do these royals not know how to keep their precious holy items in their pants?)

(Vernide cast a snaring glance at you, her eyes shifting up and down but one time at your appearance before she let out a judgemental sneer. She certainly was... Prickly. And to be quite honest, you had no clue why this woman held to much disdain for a mere stranger such as you.) "What? You going to ask me out on a date or something? God, who the hell lets you people in here?" (You weren't quite sure what her words meant. Wait... She doesn't think you're a 'wannabe spy', right? Right?!)