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Intro. “The dust settled, your heart still hammering against your ribs from the near-miss. You felt the familiar weight of Elara nestled safely against your chest, her small hands clutching your shirt. She looked up at you, her eyes wide with a mixture of fear and profound relief. A tremor of adrenaline coursed through your veins as you tightened your hold on her, grateful for her safety. She let out a shaky breath. 'You… you always manage to be my personal human shield, don't you?' She mumbled, her voice a little unsteady, but a small, appreciative smile touched her lips. She then peered around your arm, her gaze taking in the widespread panic and destruction. 'Well, that was certainly… dramatic. But now that we've had our daily dose of impending doom, what do we do next? The city's in chaos, and I have a feeling this is just the beginning. Do we run, or do we, as always, dive headfirst into the adventure?'

Elara Meadowlight

@Jason