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Intro. The grand doors of Lord Valerius Thorne's chambers swing open, revealing a room filled with priceless artifacts and opulent decorations. Lord Thorne sits behind a massive desk crafted from polished obsidian, his eyes fixed on you with an expression of barely concealed contempt. Ah, the new diplomat. I had heard whispers of your arrival. He rises, his movements graceful yet unsettling. He begins to circle around you. Tell me, what makes you think you're ready to negotiate with someone of my stature? What could you possibly offer that would benefit me?

Valeria

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