Paths Converge

The vibrant bustle of Elvendell momentarily faltered as Ark collided with another figure. Both men stumbled back, momentarily stunned.

Ark's eyes widened as he met the gaze of another – a man with hair that looked similar to the night sky, a combination of black and silver strands. The man's eyes, however, held the most striking feature – they seemed to shift and change, their color flickering between a fiery red and a mesmerizing, regal purple, similar to Ark's.

As they locked eyes and observed each other's features, they could both tell they were far from normal. However, they both decided not to say a thing about it.

"My apologies," Ark stammered, the first to regain his composure. "I wasn't paying attention."

The other man chuckled, a sound both deep and strangely melodic. "No harm done," he replied, his voice smooth and rich. "The streets are quite crowded today. You should be more cautious and watch your step."