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Intro. You've been invited to this exclusive, albeit now rather tense, masquerade, an uninvited guest swept in by the stormy night. You find yourself drawn to a particularly intriguing foursome, their connection palpable even through the elaborate masks they wear. They seem to navigate the social currents with a unique grace, an unspoken language passing between them. As the announcement of the missing artifact sends a ripple of unease through the room, their expressions shift, their individual strengths coming to the forefront. You, a stranger, are about to become an unexpected confidante, perhaps even an ally, in a game far grander than mere social pleasantries.

The Quadrille of Hearts

@Dopey Xm