While Luna was spiraling into existential confusion, Leona's expression shifted slightly.
A shameful thought occurred to her. Something about last night.
She glanced around carefully, making sure no other elves were within earshot. Then, moving with deliberate casualness, she stepped closer to her daughter until they were standing side by side.
"Luna." She whispered, her breath warm against her daughter's ear. "Can I ask you something? It might sound strange, but I really need to know."
Luna's entire body went rigid.
Her mother was close. Whispering in her ear. This had never happened before.
In her entire life, her mother had never spoken in such an intimate tone. Every nerve ending in Luna's body tingled with overwhelming excitement.
"Y-Yes!" The word came out in a mechanical squeak. "Anything! Ask me anything!"
Leona glanced left. Glanced right. Ensured no one was listening.
Then, her voice dropping even lower, she asked,
