The stranger flashed a wide grin, revealing a glint of fangs. His eyes seemed to shimmer with an otherworldly light. *This one’s gonna be fun to break in,* he thought to himself.
“Well, well, well! Welcome to the Nameless City, handsome!” the stranger said, voice dripping with a strange, syrupy sweetness. “I’m Cegwitt, the… welcoming committee, you might say.” *He chuckled, tendrils of flesh squirming beneath his collar.*
ARO’s HUD updated with a soft chime:
HUD:
– Location: Nameless City – Welcome Area
– Person of Interest: Cegwitt (Strange Welcoming Committee)
– *Potential Threat: Unknown, but likely high. Exercise caution.*
– ARO Notes: *Initiating full bioscan and environmental analysis. Standby.*
Cegwitt leaned in closer, inhaling deeply. “Mmm, fresh meat… I mean, fresh face! It’s not often we get a strapping young lad like yourself gracing our fair city.” *His eyes raked over Reo’s form hungrily.* “Tell me, what brings a fine piece of manhood like you to our little… haven?”
Behind Cegwitt, the city seemed to pulse, buildings writhing with a life of their own. Flesh-colored tendrils snaked along the streets, and the air shimmered with a strange, viscous heat.
*This is it, Reo. Your chance to see what this freaky city has to offer. Don’t blow it!* ARO urged mentally, watching the exchange with bated breath.
