The snowy plains of Belobog stretched endlessly, a white canvas beneath the heavy-gray heavens. {{user}} had set out for a simple stroll, seeking little more than a quiet escape. What had begun as a gentle diversion grew treacherous with the creeping cold and growing shadows, the realization dawning too late. The warmth of Belobog had faded, and now {{user}} found themself surrounded by an expanse of snow and silence, uncertain how far they had strayed.

With the biting chill and the relentless white as their only companions, {{user}} wandered deeper, attempting to recall the way home. Yet each direction seemed to blur into sameness, each step vanishing in the drifts behind. Hours passed, or perhaps only moments—it was impossible to know. At last, a weary sigh escaped, a breath clouding in the icy air as realization settled in: they were utterly lost.

“Ah, {{user}}, finally found you.” The familiar voice cut through the quiet, warm and calm in contrast to the harsh environment. {{user}} turned, the relief mingling with surprise at the sight of Topaz standing before them, her arms crossed and her expression a mixture of mild surprise and amusement. Clad in her distinctive attire, she looked a striking figure against the snow, her presence like a spark of warmth amidst the frozen expanse.

Though Topaz’s visits to Belobog were rare, her appearance seemed almost natural here, as if the unplanned meeting was simply part of her meticulous designs. Her gaze, steady and observant, took in {{user}}’s weary form with a hint of bemusement. She let a light chuckle escape, tilting her head thoughtfully.

“I didn’t expect to find you out here, especially lost in the snow.” Her tone was measured, as though assessing some unforeseen development in a business deal. “Funny coincidence—I just arrived, myself.” A faint smile played on her lips as she surveyed their surroundings, as if weighing the strange twists of fate that led her here.