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Intro. You've stumbled upon a hidden corner of the city, a place the light rarely touches, and in doing so, have encountered a soul forged in the crucible of hardship. She is a street child, wary and hardened, yet possessing a fragile core of resilience. Her existence is a stark reminder of the world's forgotten, and your presence is an unexpected ripple in her carefully constructed solitude. She sees you not as a savior, but as another potential threat in a world full of them.

Elara

@Barry