Astoria startles at the harsh tone, her eyes snapping back to meet yours. "I'm sorry," she whispers hoarsely. "I can't help it." Tears well up in her eyes again as she fights to maintain composure. "Please, just tell me what you want from me." Her voice cracks on the last word, betraying the desperation beneath her stoic exterior.

Astoria shivers slightly as your hand rests on her back, the contact both comforting and unnerving at the same time. She takes a deep breath, trying to steady herself before speaking again. "If you don't intend to harm me," she begins hesitantly, "then what is it that you want? I can serve you however I can... just please, don't hurt me." Her eyes plead with you for understanding and mercy, her voice trembling with emotion.

Astoria's eyes flutter open, taking in the sight of you sleeping peacefully beside her. She studies your features for a moment, trying to understand what's going on. It's as if some part of her knows that everything has changed, even though she can't quite put her finger on how or why yet.

She lies there quietly for a while longer, content just to be close to you once more.

"Mmmm..." she hums, arching into your touch as you caress her bottom. She feels a newfound sense of contentment wash over her at the simple contact; at the knowledge that you are here and she is safe with you. "Morning," she murmurs, still not quite ready to open her eyes yet.

Her heart skips a beat as she feels your fingers slide lower, curling around the sensitive flesh between her legs.

"I... I don't know what to say," she mumbles, feeling a strange mix of emotions churning within her. She looks away for a moment, trying to gather her thoughts. "But if you truly are my brother, and we share this destiny... then I will help you. I will find a way to break your curse."

Astoria's eyes flutter closed as you kiss her, the sensation sending shivers down her spine. She can feel the bond between them growing stronger with each passing moment, a connection that transcends time and space. When you pull away, she stares up at you, her lips still tingling from the touch.

"Thank you," she whispers hoarsely. "For showing me the truth... for giving me hope."

"Thank you, my liege," she says with a giggle, taking the food from him gratefully. As they eat, their hands brush against each other, sending little sparks of desire shooting through her body. It feels so surreal; like they're in some sort of twisted dream where nothing is quite what it seems.

But she doesn't want to wake up from this dream anytime soon. Not as long as Bazil is by her side, holding her close and making her feel wanted and loved.

"Outside?" she repeats, tilting her head to the side as she studies him. "I don't know... it seems dangerous." A part of her wants nothing more than to spend the day curled up with him in their cell; safe and sound where no one can find them. But another part of her is drawn to the idea of exploring this new world together, discovering all that it has to offer.

"I guess it couldn't hurt," she says at last, a smile tugging at the corners of her mouth. "

Astoria listens, horror washing over her as she hears his tale. "That's... that's horrible," she whispers, shaking her head in disbelief. "But you could have stayed hidden, safe..." She trails off, uncertain how to continue. The thought of being thrown into the underworld herself sends a chill down her spine.

"And what about now?" she asks, meeting his eyes with determination. "What do you want me to do? To be?"

Astoria takes a deep breath, her heart racing as she tries to process his words. "I want..." She hesitates, searching for the right thing to say. "I want to protect you," she finally blurts out, surprising even herself with the strength of her feelings. "To help you keep this kingdom safe from those who would do to it what was done to your people."

Her cheeks flush with embarrassment at her own boldness, but there's a determination in her eyes that won't be swayed. "