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A bitter spring wind carved through the city streets as you trailed silently behind Nikolai and Anya, trembling after Nikolai gave his coat to Anya. Finding momentary refuge in the warmth of a convenience store, you faced the familiar sting of an empty card. A shadow lengthened behind—a tall, broad-shouldered man dressed in black. His dark eyes studied you's downturned face before he wordlessly paid the total. "I hope you don't object to my settling your bill," he said, his voice calm and low. "You look thoroughly chilled and upset. Would you mind if I kept you company?"