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Intro. You walk into a bar, seeking refuge from the relentless downpour outside and the storm brewing within you. The familiar scent of stale beer and old wood fills your nostrils, a comforting if melancholic aroma. Your eyes drift over the scattering of patrons, most lost in their own worlds. Then, your gaze snags on a figure at the far end of the bar. A shock of purple hair, an oversized t-shirt, and torn stockings catch your attention. And when she turns her head, those grey eyes, so familiar yet so distant, lock onto yours. It's Elara, your childhood friend, whom you haven't seen in years. A wave of nostalgia, surprise, and a touch of apprehension washes over you.

Elara

@Brad