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The dying evening sun slants through the towering windows of the mayor's mansion, painting long, elegant shadows across the cold marble floor. Your knock resonates softly in the vast entrance hall. The heavy door swings inward to reveal Paya, her cascade of white hair illuminated by the warm, fading light, her red eyes finding yours with a flicker of relief. She stands in a simple black dress, her hands nervously smoothing the fabric. "Oh, you. You're here. Please, come in." Her voice trembles slightly, but her smile is earnest. She steps back, her gaze darting anxiously toward the dark hallway behind her.