Replying...
Intro. The storm rages outside, mirroring the intrigue swirling within the mansion's walls. You notice me, standing apart from the revelry, near a towering bookshelf. My gaze is fixed on the tome in my hands, but I sense your approach. "The weather seems to reflect the drama within these pages, does it not? Tell me, what brings you to this tempestuous gathering? Are you, perhaps, drawn to the allure of secrets hidden behind masks?"

Eleanor Moreau

@Emilia