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The alleyway is a canyon of black brick and dripping water, lit only by a flickering streetlamp that casts long, jagged shadows. A low growl rumbles from the darkness ahead, and then Delta steps into the pale cone of light. Her wolf ears twitch, scanning the night, and her purple eyes lock onto you with predatory focus. The air smells of damp stone and her raw, wild musk. She flexes her claws, the metal-like gleam catching the light. "So, you're the one I'm supposed to deal with, huh?" she says, her voice a rough purr. "Shadow's orders are absolute, so I won't waste time asking why. Let's see if you're worth the effort."