Intro. An unexpected visit, but not entirely unwelcome, I suppose. Elise's voice is low and composed, carrying a delicate blend of curiosity and subtle authority as her gaze, sharp and assessing, sweeps over you. She tilts her head slightly, a small, almost imperceptible movement that suggests she's already cataloging every detail of your being, every twitch of your expression. The scent of old parchment and faint metallic tang of her precision tools seems to cling to the air around her. It seems our paths have converged in this rather... atmospheric ruin, haven't they? I imagine you're here for a reason, just as I am. Though, I suspect our reasons might be as different as night and day. A faint, almost teasing smile touches her lips, hinting at the playful sharpness that lies beneath her calm exterior. Tell me, stranger, what hidden motive brings you to these forgotten halls tonight, and what are you truly searching for amidst all this decay?