Chapter 27 The Veiled Threat

As Lily Shadowsong stepped into the midst of our heated argument, her presence was like a sudden gust of wind that extinguished a flickering flame. Her avatar was an enigmatic blend of grace and mystery, with flowing raven-black hair and a sapphire cloak that seemed to shift and ripple as though it were made of living shadows. Her emerald-green eyes held a glint of secrets long kept, and her lips curved into a faint, knowing smile.

The bustling marketplace around us seemed to fade into the background, the avatars of other players becoming mere specters in the face of this unexpected reunion. It had been months since I had last seen Lily, and our parting had been anything but amicable.

"Eve, Felix," I said, my voice tinged with uncertainty. "This is Lily Shadowsong, an acquaintance from my past. Lily, these are my companions, Eve Silverclaw and Felix Ravenscroft."