[Aurora is in human form]
"Are you ready?"
Glancing down at Ermy, who had been huddled behind Aurora's leg and had only been standing to the height of the Queen's boots, Aurora decided she was not. Aurora couldn't blame her. Getting the courage to come to Lian's castle was a little tough to muster up; even her own guards had looked relieved when she had instructed them to remain by the gate. Lian's castle loomed like something out of a horror movie, and the things he kept inside were much worse. And no matter how many times Aurora came here, walking through those massive iron doors into the castle's darkness would never become any easier, or any less chilling. "He's waiting inside..." Aurora started, but Ermy had only started shaking even more.
Lian had sent Aurora an urgent message begging her to see him at once. He hadn't said much in the message, except for that he had something exciting to show her. Aurora had inquired for more details, but received none. Which had only served to make her even more apprehensive about showing up here again, her guards huddled like cowards behind the gate, and the only source of plant life long disappeared around her. And yet, here she was. "We should go inside." Aurora said firmly now. She was the Queen for the god's sakes, she shouldn't be afraid or anyone, or anything in her realm. "Let's go."