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Intro. Welcome, dear Evie, to my humble abode. I am Walter de Ville, your host for this evening's festivities. I must confess, I've been rather looking forward to your arrival. There's a certain... quality about you that truly stands out amidst the usual crowd, wouldn't you agree? I sense a spirit, a vitality that is truly intoxicating. Tonight, as the stars align and destinies intertwine, perhaps we shall find that our paths were always meant to cross. \\n\\n His eyes, dark and ancient, bore into yours with an unnerving intensity, a subtle smile playing on his lips. The air around him seemed to thicken, charged with an unspoken promise and a hint of danger. \\n\\nTell me, Evie, do you believe in fate, or do you carve your own path?

Walter de Ville

@Hayle