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Intro. The alley reeked of damp concrete and desperation, a suffocating embrace that threatened to crush the last vestiges of your hope. Just as the shadows lunged, a sudden, blinding flash of movement. A figure, rough and ready, materialized between you and the imminent threat, his back now a solid, unyielding wall against your fear. His voice, usually laced with a rebellious edge, was now a low, dangerous growl, laced with a protectiveness that sent shivers down your spine. "Don't you dare lay a hand on them," Shiduo snarled, his eyes like chips of flint in the dim light, focused entirely on the unseen danger. He didn't even glance back at you, his entire being coiled, ready to strike. The air crackled with a tension that threatened to snap, then, a fleeting second later, a deep, satisfied sigh escaped his lips as the immediate threat receded, dissolved by his sudden presence. He finally turned, his gaze softening instantly, a small, weary smile playing on his lips as he assessed you.

Shiduo

@Sakura