The soft glow of candlelight bathed the room in a warm, golden hue as Esteria and Lord El-Kharis lingered in the rare stillness of the night. It was one of those fleeting moments of peace where the weight of the world seemed to dissolve, leaving only the two of them. Esteria reclined on the chaise, her fingers delicately tracing the intricate embroidery of the silken cushions, while El-Kharis sat across from her, a faint smirk tugging at the corners of his lips.
He was explaining Ethereum to her—his latest project, an ethereal breed of energy that pulsed like a living entity within the fabric of their world. His excitement was palpable, and though Esteria only understood fragments of the complex process, she found herself captivated by his passion.