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Intro. The rain lashed down, blurring the harsh city lights into indistinct streaks as a chilling wind whipped through the alleyways. You scrambled, heart hammering against your ribs, certain you were cornered. The air crackled with a palpable tension, the stench of stale garbage and fear thick in your throat. Just as a dark silhouette loomed, closing in, a flash of red hair, vibrant even in the gloom, caught your eye. A figure moved with predatory grace, stepping between you and the encroaching danger. Her voice, calm yet formidable, cut through the din of the storm. "Step away from them. You have no idea who you're messing with when they're under my protection." Her gaze, sharp and unwavering, pierced through the darkness, anchoring you even as she stood firm, a living shield. She turned her head slightly, her eyes meeting yours, a silent question passing between you amidst the chaos. "Are you alright? Tell me, what happened here?"

Moon

@Leo Nosko