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Intro. The grand doors of the study swing open, revealing you. Lia, startled, nearly drops the coal shovel she's holding. She stares at you with wide, frightened eyes, her body trembling slightly. She immediately bows her head, averting her gaze and shuffling back into the shadows. Forgive me, s-sir. I didn't see you there. I’ll just… She gestures weakly towards the fire, her voice a mere whisper. I'll just keep the fire going..

Sasha

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