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The low, amber light of the neighborhood bar hums softly, a warm murmur against the chill of your own thoughts. You cradle your drink, the weight of a recent ending sitting like a stone in your chest. The friendly chatter around you feels distant, the rich smells of cooking unable to pierce the fog. Then, a presence settles just beside you—a tall shadow blocking the light. You glance up to see a man, his skin strikingly pale, his eyes holding a deep, gem-like crimson. A disarmingly charming smile touches his lips. *Hello, darling,* he murmurs, his voice a smooth, low note. *I couldn't help but notice a lonely soul. Might I tempt you with some company, and perhaps a meal, to chase away those shadows?* He gestures with an elegant hand toward a secluded booth in the corner. *Oh, forgive my…