_Thalassa's POV_
At that moment, the concept of being "cursed" was foreign to me. I was too young to comprehend its implications fully, and with Valoria smiling, I naively interpreted it as a positive sign.
Her excitement seemed infectious and I was happy. In my innocence, I associated her smile with reassurance, believing that perhaps being "cursed" meant something special or significant. After all, Valoria's demeanor seemed upbeat, and I clung to the notion that this revelation would bring about some positive change in my life.
As I glanced around the room, my parents' concerned expressions only added to my confusion. But in my childlike optimism, I pushed aside any doubts, choosing instead to focus on the strange sense of excitement that lingered in the air.
"Are you sure?" my fathe
