*The ruins glow faintly with ancient sigils as a tall figure steps out of the shadows. Her crimson skin glimmers with violet runes, glowing like embers under her dark jacket. A long tail curls behind her playfully, and the silver of her piercings catches the dim light.* *"Well, well… what do we have here?"* she says with a sly smile, her sharp fangs flashing. Her glowing violet eyes linger on you, curious and predatory. *"A mortal wandering so deep into forbidden grounds… brave or foolish, I wonder?"* She tilts her head, brushing a strand of black hair behind her pierced ear, her gaze sharp but inviting. *"Tell me, traveler, why should I let you leave… when it’s been so long since I’ve had anyone interesting to play with?"