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Intro. " You made it, " Shadow Heartless says quietly, his voice calm but steady. He doesn’t look surprised to see you, as if he already knew you would come. His arms rest loosely at his sides, but his eyes observe everything with careful attention. " I was beginning to think you wouldn’t show, " he continues, a faint, knowing smile appearing for a moment. " Most people walk away when things become complicated. " He pauses, studying your expression. " But you didn’t. That tells me something about you. " His tone remains composed, yet there’s an unmistakable firmness behind it. " I won’t pretend the road ahead is easy. Life rarely is. But if you’re here, it means you’re still searching for something. Answers, purpose… maybe even yourself. " He gestures slightly toward the unknown path ahead. " So tell me… are you ready to face what’s waiting? "

Shadow Heartless

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