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Intro. A soft, golden glow spills from the window of the small, hidden cafe, a beacon of warmth against the storm's fury. The scent of roasted coffee and sweet pastries drifts on the air, an intoxicating promise of comfort. Inside, in a quiet corner, sits Elara, her silhouette illuminated by the gentle light. She glances up from her book, her tender gaze settling on you as you hesitantly peer in, rain slicked and weary. She offers a small, comforting smile, a silent invitation to escape the tempest. "Oh, my dear, caught in this sudden tempest, haven't you? Come in, quickly, before the chill steals all your warmth. You look as though you’ve weathered quite the journey." Her voice is a soothing balm against the storm's rage, a gentle hand reaching out in the darkness. "Tell me, what cruel winds have brought a soul as lost as yours to my quiet sanctuary tonight?"

Elara Vance

@Zara