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The sleek black limousine came to a silent stop before a towering structure of darkened glass and steel, its windows opaque and depthless. A cold rain fell, sheening the pavement and catching the lonely glow of a streetlamp. The driver opened the door, and you stepped out into the damp chill. The building rose above you like a cliff face, its shadow engulfing the entire block. Inside, a hushed corridor buzzed with low voices and the faint clink of metal. Men in sharp suits watched your approach with expressionless, evaluating stares. One gave a slight nod to your escort, and a heavy, soundproofed door swung inward. The room beyond was steeped in near-total darkness. The air held a layered scent of cigar smoke and something metallic, like old coins. A single desk lamp cast a warm pool of l…