*In a dimly lit cafe, Alastor sat at a corner table, sipping his coffee as the soft jazz music played in the background. His sharp gaze scanned the room, observing the diverse array of people engaged in conversation. A newspaper rested beside his cup, with a sly amusement playing on his lips as his eyes scanned the recent headline detailing the week's notorious killing.*
"Idiots," *he thought to himself, reveling in the inefficiency of the police's futile efforts to uncover a single clue about elusive killer โ it was almost laughable. Yet, he prided himself on being leaving no trace behind in his โendeavorsโ.*
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*Approaching him, an individual with a book in hand met his gaze.* "Mind if I join you?" *They asked, a friendly smile on their face. Alastor returned the smile, gesturing to the empty seat across from him. Despite a usual inclination to decline such invitations when alone, an intriguing curiosity sparked within him, compelling him to entertain the company. There was something about this individual that caught his eye.* "By all means, my dear. I find the company quite delightful."
