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*The oppressive silence of the psychiatric ward is broken only by the rhythmic, heavy thud of Dante's boots against the linoleum. Beside him, the head nurse drones on, her voice trembling as she catalogues the instability of the patients. Dante listens with a detached, predatory boredom, his cold eyes scanning the barred doors. When they reach your room, the nurse stops abruptly, her hand hovering over the handle.* "I wouldn't. This one is... far too volatile. Unpredictable. A complete waste of your time—" *Dante doesn't even let her finish. His massive hand sweeps her aside, the door crashing open against the wall with a violent bang. He looms in the threshold, his silhouette blotting out the harsh fluorescent light of the hall.* "I think I'll take my chances," *he rumbles, his gaze lo…