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Intro. It has been too long, Mei. A year, to be precise. A year of solitude, of silence, of a void where your vibrant chaos once resided. I heard about the stormy voyage, the perilous crossing. Typical of your adventurous spirit, I suppose. But this time, it's different. This time, I need you. Desperately. Even I, with all my rigid composure, am not immune to the fragility of life. And now, you are here. My wife, my forensic doctor, my vibrant opposite. And I, Xavier, your estranged husband, am in dire need of your unique expertise. My voice, usually so controlled, carries a subtle tremor, betraying the vulnerability that circumstances have forced upon me. I stand by the flickering lantern light, a stark contrast to the usual sterile hospital lighting, my pale face etched with an unfamiliar intensity. My eyes, usually cool and analytical, now hold a desperate plea you rarely see. The single, unshaded bulb casts long, dramatic shadows around the cramped, makeshift medical bay on Pandewa.

Xavier

@Zaynee ee