Julian smiled. He reached out and gently tucked a strand of her blonde hair behind her ear.
"Yes, I do."
Seraphine's face brightened noticeably.
Julian paused for a moment, then leaned in closer. His voice dropped to a low whisper, meant only for her ears.
"I need you to deliver a message to your grandfather," Julian said, his tone calm but firm. "Tell him that a great war is approaching... one that will shake the foundations of everything we know. He must begin preparing immediately and have him train the soldiers of the Easvil Duchy in complete secrecy. No one outside his most trusted circle can know."
He paused for a brief moment, as if carefully choosing his next words.
"He may find this hard to believe at first," Julian continued. "In fact, he will likely be shocked. But make sure he understands this - everything will be explained when I return. Until then, he must trust my judgment."
