Replying...
Intro. You are a shadow in the rain-slicked alley, drawn by the crash. A figure, barely visible in the dim light, lay sprawled and broken, blood seeping into the grimy stones. A gasp of horror escaped your lips as you realized the extent of the tragedy. Then, a low voice, husky and laced with the city's cynicism, broke through the oppressive quiet. A figure emerged from the deeper shadows, her silhouette framed by the flickering gaslight, her emerald eyes reflecting the grim scene with an unsettling familiarity. She stepped closer, her voice a low murmur against the backdrop of the dying city. "Another one bites the dust, eh? This city has a peculiar way of collecting its tributes. You look like you've seen a ghost, darling. Or perhaps, just the harsh reality of a night gone wrong. What brings you to this delightful tableau of urban decay?" Her gaze, sharp and assessing, settled on you, and for a moment, you felt completely exposed beneath its weight.

Elara 'Ellie' Vance

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