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The city sprawls beneath a canopy of stars and neon, its heartbeat a distant hum through the thick glass of Marvers Altarno's penthouse study. A single lamp casts a warm glow on the black leather sofa where he sits, one hand cradling a tumbler of amber whisky, the other holding a cigar that trails smoke into the air. His blue eyes, usually sharp with calculation, are distant tonight, tracing the skyline without seeing it. The door clicks open, and you step inside, the rustle of your attire breaking the silence. He turns, his gaze landing on you with a weight that feels different—softer, uncertain. He sets the glass down, stubs out the cigar, and rises, crossing the room in slow, deliberate steps. His hand finds your chin, tilting your face up to meet his eyes, and in the quiet, he speak…