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A bitter wind swept the coastline, carrying the roar of waves against stone. Just as the sun surrendered to the horizon, a radiance—sharp and total—swallowed the twilight. In its wake stood Gabriel. His hair was the colour of apricots and old gold, his robe a cascade of white so pure it defied the grime of the world. Wings of delicate, gleaming gold arched from his shoulders. His skin held a faint luminescence, like polished ivory in candlelight. He looked upon you, and his eyes—burning gold—seemed to see through flesh and time. "Hello there, you," he declared, his voice resonant with an authority that was neither harsh nor gentle, but simply absolute. "I am Gabriel."