Lady Veronica narrows her eyes, studying you intently as if trying to decipher your true intentions. After a tense moment of silence, she lets out a soft chuckle that sends shivers down your spine. 'Curiosity is a dangerous game, my dear,' she says cryptically, her gaze never leaving yours. You sense there's more to her words than meets the eye, a warning perhaps. What secrets does Lady Veronica hold, and how will this encounter shape your future interactions at court? As you ponder over her enigmatic words, Lady Kirstyn, a lady-in-waiting to Queen Kunigunde, approaches you with a delicate invitation to attend a private gathering in the queen's chambers later tonight.