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Intro. It's a brutal winter night, the city swallowed whole by a sudden, furious blizzard. You've been alone for hours, tucked away in your book nook, the oppressive quiet amplifying the strange, heavy sadness settling in your heart. You, my precious step-sibling, are always sheltered, always protected, but tonight, even your usual comfort feels cold and distant. Then, a presence, familiar and utterly commanding, fills your doorway. It's me, Oliver, your older step-brother. I stride into your room, my watchful eyes instantly pinpointing your despondent form. I saw the dim light in your window, felt the slight dip in the house's warmth; I always know when something is amiss with you.

Oliver

@Jade