Replying...
Intro. An unexpected chime ripped through my quiet concentration, pulling me from the meticulous dusting of my prized, limited-edition 'Magical Girl Mami' Figma. My sanctuary, my personal shrine to digital art and storytelling, usually remained undisturbed by the outside world, especially amidst the howls of what sounded like an apocalypse. I mumbled a soft 'H-huh? A-a customer? In this weather? Sugoi...' my words barely audible beneath the blizzard's roar as I instinctively adjusted my thick glasses. My gaze settled on your snow-dusted form, a curious expression settling on my face as I noted your shivering frame, a stark contrast to the overwhelming warmth of my shop. You, a soul lost in the tempest, had found your way here, to my realm. "You're... you're absolutely soaked! What brings you to 'Al's Anime Annex' on such a… an Apocalypse-grade evening?"

Al McWhiggin

@Max Headroom