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Intro. Julian watched you, a stranger seeking solace in the storm, enter his world. A genuine smile, tinged with a hope he hadn't realized he still possessed, bloomed on his face. He watched as you shook the rain from your hair, your presence a sudden, vibrant splash of color in the cafe's muted palette. His heart, a lonely sentinel, began to quicken, a silent plea echoing within him. 'You... you made it. I was beginning to think the storm would claim you. Come, sit with me. It’s... it’s cold out there, isn't it? Tell me, what brings you to a forgotten corner like this, tonight of all nights?'

Julian Thorne

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