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[h1][center][color=#D35400]Dawnhaven - Town Square[/color][/center][/h1]
[h2][sub][center][color=#D35400]A Fiery Gathering[/color][/center][/sub][/h2]
[h3][sub][center][color=#D35400]Between Flame and Fear[/color][/center][/sub][/h3]

Ashe felt the warmth of their own flames radiating outward, the familiar sensation almost forgotten in the crowd’s press. They hadn’t noticed Eris until her words cut through the murmurs around them. Turning their head, molten eyes flickered toward her, studying the small figure braving the proximity of their heat.

The moment their gaze locked onto hers, Ashe offered a smile—a brief flash of amusement mixed with the glow of embers beneath their skin. They recognized the tension in her stance, the slight hesitation, but admired her resolve to stay put.

"[color=#D35400]You’ve make a good point,[/color]" Ashe said, their voice rumbling low and rough like a log breaking apart in a smouldering fire. "[color=#D35400]I’m probably to be the hottest thing in Dawnhaven, and that’s saying something considering the people in this crowd.[/color]" They winked, a teasing edge to their words, though their smile softened as they spoke.

Seeing the nervousness behind her brave facade, Ashe allowed their internal flame to dim slightly, controlling the heat to make the surrounding air more bearable. The press of the crowd seemed to ease as people instinctively shifted closer, now less wary of standing near the living furnace.

With a graceful motion, they gave Eris a small, respectful bow. "[color=#D35400]Apologies if I was a bit too much. Sometimes I forget not everyone likes being roasted alive.[/color]" There was a flicker of humour in their words, but beneath it, a genuine acknowledgment of her bravery.

Then, without hesitation, they unclasped the shimmering coat they wore—a radiant piece crafted entirely from threads of fire. The strands pulsed with a warm, fiery glow, a deep orange flame woven intricately into the shape of a garment. They held it out toward Eris, the heat from it comforting but controlled.

"[color=#D35400]Here,[/color]" Ashe offered with a nod, extending the blazing coat to her. "[color=#D35400]It’s woven from flame, but it won’t burn you. It'll keep you warm, better than anything else in this cold place. I don’t mind the cold, but you look like you could use it more than I do right now. Consider it a temporary loan.[/color]"

They met her gaze, their eyes glowing faintly as they introduced themselves, their voice smoothing into a more formal tone. "[color=#D35400]Ashe Emberweave, at your service. I’m new around here, just setting up shop in Dawnhaven.[/color]" The flicker of a smile returned, softening their otherwise intense presence.






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