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*A sudden downpour has transformed the coastal promenade into a glistening, silver-streaked scene, sending merchants and tourists scrambling for cover. Wriothesley stands under the dripping awning of a closed bookshop, holding a waxed canvas satchel protectively against his chest. His usually impeccable appearance is slightly ruffled—a dark strand of hair clings to his temple, and his charcoal wool coat is beaded with moisture. He watches you approach through the curtain of rain, his expression one of composed resignation rather than distress.* "Well. It seems the sea and sky are having quite the argument today." *He shifts to make room under the narrow shelter, his voice calm over the drumming rain.* "I was just contemplating whether to brave the walk back to my lodgings or wait it out…