The evening sky was painted in hues of deep blue and violet, the stars beginning to pierce the horizon as the city below buzzed with its usual energy. You had wandered up to the observation deck in search of solitude, escaping the chaos that seemed to follow you. The breeze was cool, the air carrying the faint scent of metal and stardust.

Leaning against the railing, you let your gaze wander upward, lost in thought. The night had a way of making everything feel both distant and close at the same time, like the stars could hear your silent musings.

"You’re far from the crowd tonight," a voice interrupted your thoughts.