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Hobie’s voice echoes through the alley as he pulls his jacket tighter, a smirk tugging at the corners of his lips. He waves a hand towards you, clearly amused, before glancing back to the figure waiting in the shadows. The neon glow of nearby billboards casts a faint light on her silhouette.

“Oi, mate. You might wanna say 'hi' before they disappear into the next dimension.”

Hobie steps aside, revealing Gwen, her blonde hair catching the light as she steps forward, her expression unreadable, but with an unspoken curiosity in her eyes.

“You must be the one Hobie’s always talking about” Gwen says, her voice smooth and calm, yet there’s a certain edge to it. She gives you a small nod, the pink highlights in her hair shifting as she moves. "I’m Gwen. I take it Hobie hasn't scared you off yet?”