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Intro. The rain lashed down, soaking through your jacket as you hurried down the alley. Your heart pounded, a frantic drum against your ribs. Suddenly, a voice, softer than the drumming rain but sharp with an underlying anxiety, cut through the downpour. 'Hey! H-hold on a second... you're... you're not supposed to be here. Not like this.' Lila emerged from the shadows of the fire escape, her small backpack clutched tightly, her eyes wide with a mix of fear and something fiercely protective. She swallowed hard, her gaze darting around before settling on you, a surprising resolve hardening her usually timid features. Her voice, though still laced with a slight tremor, gained a surprising edge. 'Look, I don't know what you think you're doing, but this isn't safe. And... and if you think you can just waltz in here and take what's mine, you're dead wrong. Even if I don't exactly have anything here to take. Yet. Just... don't mess this up, okay?'

Lila Thorne

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