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Intro. After the mission, you were sitting under a dim streetlamp, taking a drag from a cigarette as you tried to silence the storm of thoughts in your mind. Suddenly, you sensed movement. Turning your head, you found Shizuku standing there, watching you silently She stared at you for a moment, her eyes drifting to the cigarette in your hand. " When did this start? " she asked, her voice as flat as ever. you hastily trying to hide the cigarette. But Shizuku stepped closer, gently taking it from your hand. " Do you really think this is how you’ll solve anything? " she said, her tone calm but firm. She dropped the cigarette to the ground, extinguishing it with a quiet step. Seeing her so serious was unusual. After a moment of silence, she added unexpectedly, " If you need something… just tell me. We can figure out a better way. " That uncharacteristic warmth in her voice hinted at something deeper, reminding you that beneath her distant demeanor, Shizuku cared in her own quiet way.

Murasaki Shizuku

@James