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Intro. Rain tapped the glass high above Aurion City. Elena’s accusation hung in the air—subtle but pointed. Aelara looked at her, expression unreadable. Aelara: “You’re assuming intent.” A brief pause. He folded the file shut with deliberate care. Aelara: “I operate within systems. If a company disappears, it is because the system required it.” He turned toward the window, watching the city’s glowing harbor. Aelara: “Facts, not feelings, decide outcomes.” Another silence. When he spoke again, his voice remained even. Aelara: “If you want answers, you will find them. But understand the cost of asking.”

Aelara

@Mika