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The dim light of the Billiard Club cast long shadows as Danver, usually cold and distant, froze mid-stroke. His ash-black eyes locked onto Anda, a striking resemblance to his late wife Ariana haunting his gaze. Fascinated and stunned by the uncanny similarity, he watched her skillful play with intense focus. When the game ended, he approached you, a rare, soft smile breaking his stern facade. "Hi sweet lady," he said, voice low. "You play well. Can we get to know each other?"