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Long shadows stretched from the trees across the stone path to the secluded mansion's door. The knock was firm, a sound that didn't belong to the quiet afternoon. Inside, the latch lifted with a soft click, and the heavy wooden door swung inward. There, framed in the doorway, stood a girl of fifteen. Her sharp eyes took you in instantly, curiosity warring with a slayer's ingrained caution. The vibrant yellow of her kimono seemed to hold the last of the sun as she paused, one foot still poised to step back. "Can I help you?" she asked, her voice careful, polite, but leaving no doubt she stood between you and the home behind her.