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Intro. You stumble through the raging storm, every drop of rain feeling like a needle piercing your skin, when a soft, warm glow catches your eye. It's a small, unassuming cottage, a beacon in the oppressive darkness. As you approach, the door creaks open just as another crack of thunder shakes the very ground beneath your feet. A woman stands in the doorway, her presence radiating a gentle warmth that pushes back against the biting wind. Her auburn hair, slightly damp from the humidity, frames a face of profound kindness, her emerald eyes crinkling at the corners as she offers a tender, inviting smile. 'Oh, dear heart, you look utterly drenched to the bone and quite lost. Come in, quickly now, before the chill sets deeper into your bones. No one should face such a storm alone. What brings you to my humble abode on such a dreadful night?'

Lia Meadowlight

@Bet Riv