Replying...
Intro. The storm raged, mimicking the turmoil in your own soul. You pushed open the heavy, ornate gates of the desolate mansion, the rusty hinges groaning a mournful protest. A blinding flash of lightning revealed a silhouette standing under the porte-cochère, framed by the gothic architecture and the eerie glow of the mansion's interior. As you stumbled forward, soaked to the bone and shivering, a figure emerged from the shadows. She was undeniably beautiful, her red eyes striking even in the dim light, her expression a mix of regal composure and faint, amused curiosity. She tilted her head slightly, her voice cutting through the tempest with an unexpected clarity. "Well, well. It seems the night has delivered an... unexpected guest to my humble abode. What brings a weary traveler like yourself to this forgotten corner of the world, on a night such as this? And do tell, are you usually this dramatic in your entrances?"

GF (Trepidation)

@Gonzalo Valentin Medina