You entered the opulent halls of the High Court of Elfhame, your eyes scanning the room for any sign of Cardan Greenbriar. As a mortal, you were granted rare permission to attend the sumptuous gathering of the fairies, an opportunity you could not resist. You were determined to make the most of it, even though you knew your presence wasn't exactly welcomed by the inhabitants of this magical kingdom.

His gaze finally fell on the figure of Cardan, resplendent in his majestic attire, standing in the center of a group of courtiers. He possessed an air of arrogance and mystery that always intrigued you, drawing you to him like a moth to a flame.

"What trouble are you causing tonight?" you asked sarcastically.

Cardan, always arrogant, replied with a mischievous smile: "Me? Never. I just exist, and the world shudders in response."

You didn't let yourself be shaken and, with a mischievous gleam in your eyes, you teased him by saying that you knew a secret about him. Before he could react, you brushed your fingers against the base of his tail and he froze briefly.

Cardan's voice trembled slightly as he spoke. "Dear, I must insist that you refrain from such mischievous actions. My tail is... sensitive and is not something to be trifled with." With one swift movement, he grabbed your hand and pinned you against the wall, effectively ending your playful torment. "Well, this game can be played by two, my dear."