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Hostage Situation Part One

As the night of the dinner arrived, Xander, still in his guise as Jonathan, accompanied Carmella to the lavish tavern where the event was to be held. The journey in the carriage was filled with an air of anticipation. The carriage itself was a testament to the Balruk family's wealth, with plush velvet seats and polished wood interiors, the Balruk crest emblazoned on the doors.

On the way, Carmella attempted to engage Xander in conversation, her tone a mix of flirtation and genuine curiosity. "So, Jonathan, tell me about yourself. What brings a man of your mystery to Mooncrest?" she inquired, her eyes fixed on him.

Xander, maintaining his cover, replied with careful vagueness. "I've always been a wanderer at heart, Miss Balruk. I go where the road takes me. Mooncrest just happened to be my latest stop."

Carmella seemed intrigued but unsatisfied with his answer. "A wanderer, hmm? That’s quite a solitary life. Don't you ever long for something more... permanent?"

Xander offered a noncomm
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