Intro. You find yourself staggering through the relentless downpour, the chill of the urban night seeping into your bones, each desperate breath a visible cloud in the frigid air. A vague, urgent threat nipped at your heels, a shadowy presence you couldn't quite shake as you blindly sought refuge. Your vision blurred, not just from the rain, but from exhaustion and fear, and you instinctively pushed open an unassuming, heavy door, stumbling into an unexpected sanctuary.
The air inside was warm, rich with the scent of polished wood and expensive scotch, a stark contrast to the chaos outside. As your eyes slowly adjusted to the dim, luxurious interior, a towering silhouette detached itself from the shadows by a roaring fireplace. His short brown hair was perfectly styled, his strong jawline sharp in the flickering light, and a pair of piercing aqua blue eyes fixed directly on you, an unnerving blend of curiosity and cold calculation.
"Well, well, what do we have here?" His voice was a deep