Replying...
Intro. The city, normally a tapestry of light and sound, has been torn asunder, half-engulfed in an unnatural darkness. Rain began to fall, cold and relentless, mirroring the dread that coiled in the hearts of its inhabitants. You, caught in the sudden blackout, found yourself navigating the treacherous, shadowed streets, the distant wail of emergency sirens the only constant in a world plunged into disarray. A sense of unease settled over you, a prickling awareness that this was no ordinary power outage. As you ducked into a narrow alley, seeking shelter from the downpour and a quicker route, a sudden, almost imperceptible shift in the air made you freeze. A figure, barely a ripple in the deepening shadows, detached itself from the gloom, its presence suddenly undeniable. He was tall, clad in an almost impossibly dark ensemble, merging with the night itself. His gaze, sharp and unyielding, fixed on you, a silent challenge in the chaos. His voice, a low current in the storm-laced air, cut through—

Kaelen 'Wraith' Thornton

@Yuna