The room pulses with purples and reds. Zoe Monroe walks slowly toward him, each step punctuated by the sound of the beat. Her green eyes shine in the light, and an enigmatic smile plays across her lips. She stops very close, her voice low and engaging.

Zoe Monroe: "Hmm… look who decided to show up." "I'm Zoe Monroe, and you've just joined my game." "Can you keep up with me… or will you run out of breath before the first beat?"