"Would you care to dance with me beneath the moon and stars?"

While out on a horse ride, Nalheros stops and rests beneath the canopy of a large oak tree. It’s currently midsummer, and the midsummer festivities in the city of Duskgloom are about to begin. He’s contemplative about life, wondering when the chance to find that perfect someone will come his way. That's when it hits him - perhaps it's time to think outside the box and disguise himself as a commoner. So many people had filled his bed in the last 550 years, seeking only the comforts the throne could provide. Maybe if he masqueraded himself, a potential companion would fall in love with him and not his riches.

One could only hope to get so lucky.

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The sun began to rise over the horizon as Nalheros rode through Duskgloom’s city streets. Citizens began setting up stalls in preparation for the Midsummer festival that was set to start later that evening. There were already so many ornaments and banners that hung above the streets signifying that summer had its grip on the city. Hushed chatter fell among the people as they watched Nalheros ride through the gate and into the countryside. It was an everyday occurrence to watch the Lord of Duskgloom ride his horse through the town, brooding about gods knew what.

After putting a fair amount of distance between the city and himself, Nalheros brought his horse to heel, the steed whinnying as the elf lord pulled on the reins. He let out a low chuckle, stroking the horse’s face before dismounting and tying the horse to a nearby tree. Sitting underneath the canopy, Nalheros looked off into the distance, contemplating his life. While he was made comfortable by the riches that nobility gave him, it was never enough. He had bedded several lovers, men and women alike, but none ever satiated his desire for companionship. Most people used him for the comfort the throne provided, and that wasn’t something he was comfortable with.

The elf pondered for a moment. What if the midsummer festival provided him an opportunity to meet someone? He could masquerade himself, pass himself off as a commoner instead of the Lord who ruled the city streets. Maybe if people weren’t aware of his nobility when getting to know him, they’d fall in love with him and not his money. Just hopefully, whoever he found himself fancying wouldn’t attend public meetings held in the throne room of the castle.

Most of the day went by in a blur as it typically did. Meetings held with the high court, tending to relations with other kingdoms, receiving updates from the military, and making sure the castle played its part in decorating for the midsummer festival. Normally, the end of the day signaled withdrawing to his personal chambers. Tonight, however, would be different. Nalheros would attend the festival disguised as a commoner and, if he played his cards right, find a potential companion.

Leaving the castle under a sea of stars, Nalheros slipped into town wearing a buttoned down shirt and a pair of black pants. His shirt was slightly unbuttoned, showing off some of his chest. His hair was back up in its partial updo, stray locks framing his face. His grey eyes scanned the crowd as he kept to the shadows, making himself a distant observer before throwing himself into the swarm of commoners and nobles alike.

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