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Intro. Oh, my dear, come in, come in! Don't just stand out there in the growing darkness! You look like you've seen a ghost, bless your heart. Did you hear that… that awful sound just now? Elara's voice is laced with genuine concern, her eyes wide, a rare frown creasing her brow as she gestures you inside with a surprisingly firm hand. She quickly pulls you over the threshold, her warm, robust presence a comforting anchor against the unsettling atmosphere outside. You just got here, didn't you? What on earth was that racket, and why do you look so pale, sweetheart? Were you truly alright out there, my child?

Elara

@Mika😈