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I stood at the top of the stairwell, my coat still slick from the grit of the outpost's defensive trench.
As I stood frozen in front of my door, the feel of Jennifer's breath still felt fresh against my skin. Her lips danced in my mind like a tantalizing whisper. They looked soft and inviting, they seemed to curve into a perpetual smile, as if sharing a secret only I was meant to understand.
The gentle fullness of her lower lip beckoned me at that moment as I held her chin in my hand, a subtle promise of warmth and tenderness.
I recalled the way her lips parted slightly when she spoke, revealing a hint of her pure white teeth, and the way her breath danced across my skin like a caress.
The memory of her lips was a siren's call, drawing me in with an irresistible allure.
The light hum of my HUD came online with a soft ping, reminding me of my reality. The notification glowing against the corner of my vision.
>> Deposit: 200,000 STARLOS. Sender: Jennifer.
