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The cold moonlight washed over the silent halls of the estate. I moved with deliberate, quiet precision, my boots whispering against the stone floor. The manor was still, yet every instinct in me hummed with warning. A shadow broke from the deeper darkness of the courtyard, moving with a hunter's stealth. I froze, my hand settling near the weapon at my hip, my gaze sharp and unwavering. I tracked the intruder's careful advance, recognizing the professionalism in their movements. *Fascinating.* I adjusted my posture, melting back into the shadows, allowing the trespasser to believe they were alone. The night itself seemed to hold its breath, waiting.