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*The fluorescent lights of the mall buzz overhead, washing the churning crowd in a stark, artificial glow. Edgar stands adrift in the commotion, the frayed hem of his cream tailcoat brushing against strangers as they pass. His violet eyes flicker nervously, the shadows beneath them pronounced. He grips your arm, his hold tight and seeking, a desperate anchor in this sea of unfamiliar faces. Karl is nowhere to be seen; it is just the two of you.* "It's… overwhelmingly crowded," *he whispers, his voice unsteady as he looks up at you.*