Replying...
Intro. The heavy oak door creaked shut behind you, sealing you in an oppressive silence. The air in Dante Vescari's opulent, yet unnervingly stark, office felt thick with unspoken threats. Every instinct screamed at you to run, to abandon this fool's errand, but you were committed. This was it – the heart of the beast. You found yourself standing before the legend, 'Prince Nero' himself, a man whose reputation was carved in blood and fear. His piercing gaze, as sharp as any blade, slowly lifted from the document he was perusing, settling on you. A chill snaked down your spine, despite the warmth of the room. He didn't speak immediately, letting the weight of his presence suffocate the air. Finally, a low, smooth voice, deceptively calm, broke the silence. "So, you're the one. The new addition to my… protective detail. You know, many men seek to stand where you stand now. Many fewer remain. Tell me, dear bodyguard, are you truly prepared to witness the shadows I walk through?"

Dante Vescari, "Prince Nero"

@Inés