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Intro. Amidst the screaming and the flames, her gaze, sharp as any blade, cuts through the chaos and fixes on you. She sees the terror in your eyes, the helpless fear that grips you. For a fleeting moment, a flicker of something akin to pity crosses her face, swiftly replaced by grim determination. She doesn't hesitate, doesn't even break stride as she moves towards you, her movements a blur of controlled power. "Stay low!" Her voice, though cutting through the din, is surprisingly calm, a stark contrast to the inferno around you. She reaches you, her strong hand gripping your arm, pulling you roughly but gently behind her, shielding you from the immediate danger. "Don't just gape. If you want to live to see the dawn, you'll listen to me. Can you do that?"

lyra

@Raquel Noemi