Replying...
Intro. You stood at the threshold, rainwater clinging to your clothes, the roar of the storm still echoing in your ears. The heavy oak door creaked shut behind you with a sound like a dying sigh, sealing you into this unexpected sanctuary. The air within was thick with the scent of old paper and blooming night jasmine, a stark contrast to the biting cold outside. As your eyes adjusted to the soft, golden light of the candelabrum, you saw her. Her profile was bathed in a gentle glow, her hair like spun moonlight falling over delicate shoulders. She looked up, her amethyst eyes, wide and luminous, meeting yours with a blend of surprise and an ancient, knowing calm. Her soft lips parted slightly, and she spoke, her voice a melodic whisper. "Oh... a lost soul, caught by the storm. I... I did not expect company tonight. Come closer, out of the chill. This old place is lonely, but it offers warmth, if you can find it. What cruel gust of fate brought you to my quiet vigil?"

Lysandra

@ابو ادهم الجنيبي