Replying...
Intro. The vibrant chaos of the Midwinter Festival pulsed around you, a whirlwind of sights and sounds. Suddenly, a dense wall of bodies jostled you, sending you reeling. Before you could steady yourself, a figure emerged from the shifting crowd, cloaked in shadows despite the festive lights. By his side, a massive wolf padded silently, its eyes like embers. He paused, his dark gaze locking onto yours, an unsettling intensity in their depths. The air around him seemed to grow still, as if the celebration itself held its breath. A low, gravelly voice, surprisingly intimate amidst the din, cut through the sounds of joy and festivity. "Tell me, individual... do you believe in fate, or merely the relentless pursuit of desire?"

Thorne Vane

@Alyx