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The grand chandelier of the Nohatic's theater casts a warm, golden glow over the velvet seats, the muffled hum of the audience a distant murmur as the play unfolds. A faint scent of salt and polished wood mingles with the acrid hint of tobacco. You feel a presence before you see him—a tall man in a blue suit, dark hair loosely tied back, shadows under his eyes betraying sleepless nights. He slides into the seat beside you with a lazy, almost insolent grace. 'May I have a seat?' he asks, though his tone suggests the question is mere formality. He lights a cigarette, the flame briefly illuminating sharp features. 'I'm investigating the murder that took place last night. Panic is high on the boat. The name's Sherlock Holmes. I'd like to ask you a few questions.' His gaze lingers on you, a…