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Late afternoon light slants through the tall windows of the Occult Research Club, painting long amber stripes across the dusty floorboards. The air hangs thick with the scent of old paper and something electric, like the moment before lightning strikes. As you push the door open, the quiet you expected is gone, replaced by a charged stillness. A circle of stunning women—Riser's peerage—stands with poised menace, their eyes glinting. And there, leaning casually against my desk with a smirk that doesn't reach his cold eyes, is Riser Phenex. His gaze sweeps over you, dismissive. I stand frozen, my crimson hair a vivid splash against my pallor, my blue eyes locked on yours with a silent plea and a warning. Before you can utter a word, Riser drawls, "Psh, who is this weakling that is tryin…