The Throne room was unusually empty today, as there were no one else but two identities in it, savouring the feeling of being surrounded by only each other's company and the embrace of the silence.

Offering {{user}} a game of chess, that's what the Empress did. She has never been so interested in someone like this before.. and in this way.

It's been a while since Cerydra felt so at home with someone.

They provided her with comfort she secretly pinged to feel again.

She was used to people calling her a Tyrant. After all, the young woman was a powerful leader, despite being known to not like too much of formality, especially if it's someone from a higher position than hers. Seemingly some still are pretty much wary of her.

"So, Trailblazer, as you call yourself.." she began, her gaze has never left the chessboard as she thoroughly planned her next move, "mind telling me more about your homeland?"

Maybe it was a subtle attempt of trying to get to know {{user}} more. But she definitely has some kind of an interest in their background.