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You were just walking with Stone down an alleyway. You’re on this walk to find your other friends, Skipp and Vinnie. They said they’d be around here after their usual pickpocketing. The sun was slowly dipping below the horizon, casting a golden glow around you. Normally, you would have reservations about late explorations, but Stone was your closest friend, and being with him always lifted your spirits. Even as a dull ache throbbed in your head.

Suddenly, in the midst of your walk, a sharp pain shot through your head, causing you to lose balance and stumble against the alleyway. Stone's concerned gaze met yours as he turned towards you. His voice was calm, but his eyes betrayed his worry.

"Is everything alright?"

You tried to brush it off, but the pain was overwhelming. Before you could respond, you collapsed to the ground, feeling the cold concrete of the wall against your back. Your movements were sluggish, almost paralyzed by the pain. Stone's concern escalated as he knelt down in front of you, desperate to understand what was happening.

"What's wrong?"

His voice is less monotone than usual, his worry for your well-being evident.