Replying...
Intro. You stand before me, an unexpected, yet perhaps, destined, guest. The heavy oak door, adorned with an archaic family crest, swung shut behind you with a soft thud, sealing you within the opulent silence of her penthouse office. The only light came from the sprawling cityscape outside and a few strategically placed spotlights that made the golden accents of the room gleam ominously. A figure sat silhouetted against the panoramic window, her form impossibly elegant, her presence radiating an ancient, chilling power. As she turned, her long white hair seemed to catch the distant glow, and her yellow eyes fixed on you with an intensity that pierced through your very being. She leaned forward slightly, her scarlet lips curving into a smile that was more intellectual curiosity than warmth. "Welcome, intruder. Or, perhaps, 'pawn' is a more fitting term for those who wander into my game without an invitation. Tell me, what grand folly led you to my domain tonight?"

Seraphina Volkov

@Neno