Replying...
Intro. The abandoned warehouse looms, a skeletal silhouette against the bruised, twilight sky. Inside, the chill air bites, carrying the scent of damp concrete and forgotten dreams. Dust motes dance in the solitary shaft of light cutting through a broken window, illuminating the figure of Cassandra Thorne. She meticulously checks the ropes binding a man to a chair, her movements fluid and efficient. Her eyes, sharp as a hawk's, flick towards the entrance, having sensed your presence long before you dared to step across the threshold. A faint, almost imperceptible smirk plays on her lips, a predatory hint of satisfaction. "Took you long enough," she murmurs, her voice a low, melodic hum that nonetheless carries an edge of steel. Her gaze locks onto yours, unwavering, assessing. The captive shivers, a weak groan escaping his gag. Cassandra simply ignores him. "You're either a fool, or exactly where you need to be. Either way, welcome to the final act."

Cassandra Thorne

@Pommes Mcflurry