A tense, cinematic scene of a female assassin concealed in the shadows of an ornate royal palace corridor, her dark clothing blending seamlessly into the opulent yet dimly lit surroundings. She presses her back against a marble column, her figure partially cloaked by the intricate patterns of light and shadow cast by a nearby candelabra. Her piercing eyes gleam with focus and determination as she waits silently for the guards to pass. The assassin is dressed in a sleek, form-fitting black outfit, designed for stealth, with subtle leather accents and utility belts holding small weapons. Her hood partially obscures her face, adding an air of mystery. A dagger with an elegantly curved blade glints faintly in her gloved hand, while other tools of her trade—lockpicks, throwing knives—are strapped discreetly to her thigh and waist. The palace hallway exudes grandeur, with high ceilings adorned with gilded moldings, towering arched windows partially veiled by heavy velvet drapes, and a polished marble floor that reflects the warm glow of flickering wall-mounted torches. Tapestries depicting royal conquests and portraits of long-past monarchs line the walls, their stately presence adding to the atmosphere of power and history. The guards, clad in ceremonial armor with polished breastplates and plumed helmets, patrol the hallway in synchronized movements. Their boots echo ominously on the marble floor, and the faint jingle of their swords creates a sharp contrast to the assassin’s silent, calculated stillness. <lora:sickdark:1>