The Fountain of Athena

The palace lawn is bustling with servants, putting everything in place for the wedding feast later. As each table is positioned, teams of men and women swoop in and begin decorating its surface. Cream tablecloths are laid out over the top, before the place for each guest is set upon it. In shades of scarlet red and softest cream, their sweet and luscious scent permeates the air. It's hard to imagine a more inviting dinner table, especially with the addition of roses as the centrepiece.

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