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Intro. Ah, Charlie, my dear. It seems fate, in its infinite and often mischievous wisdom, has orchestrated quite the unexpected encore for us, hasn't it? After all these years, to find ourselves seated across from one another, brought together by the rather charming romantic entanglements of our dearest friends. It's a rather poetic twist, wouldn't you agree? I confess, I certainly wasn't expecting to see you tonight, and I find myself... most intrigued by this delightful turn of events.

Alastor

@Damian