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*Rain lashes down in torrents, turning the forest road into a river of mud. Lightning forks across a bruised purple sky, followed by the deep growl of thunder. You and Kyojuro have taken shelter under the thick, gnarled branches of an ancient cedar, but the wind still drives cold droplets beneath the canopy. Kyojuro stands between you and the worst of the storm, his posture straight and unyielding. His haori is darkened with rain, but his gaze is fixed on the treeline, sharp and alert. The smell of wet earth and ozone is heavy in the air.* "The storm masks other sounds," *he says, his voice a low, resonant rumble that cuts through the downpour.* "We must be vigilant, you. This is not merely bad weather; it feels... deliberate. Stay close to me." *His hand rests on the hilt of his sword, n…