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Run: 2026-02-20-01KHXPKS90AJ06SF2S41CZ6GNZ
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Model:
Mistral Small 3.2 24B
Test:
Bad Writing Habits
Scenario:
Mystery: examining a crime scene
Duration:
14m 11s
Cost:
$0.006329
Provider:
Mistral
Evaluation summary
Score
Evaluator
Details Link
100.00%
Adverbs in dialogue tags
(details)
100.00%
AI-ism adverb frequency
(details)
100.00%
AI-ism character names
(details)
100.00%
AI-ism location names
(details)
76.63%
AI-ism word frequency
(details)
0.00%
Cliché density
(details)
100.00%
Emotion telling (show vs. tell)
(details)
100.00%
Filter word density
(details)
100.00%
Gibberish response detection
(details)
100.00%
Markdown formatting overuse
(details)
100.00%
Missing dialogue indicators (quotation marks)
(details)
0.00%
Name drop frequency
(details)
100.00%
Narrator intent-glossing
(details)
100.00%
"Not X but Y" pattern overuse
(details)
100.00%
Overuse of "that" (subordinate clause padding)
(details)
84.98%
Paragraph length variance
(details)
100.00%
Passive voice overuse
(details)
100.00%
Past progressive (was/were + -ing) overuse
(details)
100.00%
Em-dash & semicolon overuse
(details)
100.00%
Purple prose (modifier overload)
(details)
100.00%
Repeated phrase echo
(details)
100.00%
Sentence length variance
(details)
49.61%
Sentence opener variety
(details)
0.00%
Adverb-first sentence starts
(details)
100.00%
Pronoun-first sentence starts
(details)
0.00%
Subject-first sentence starts
(details)
0.00%
Subordinate conjunction sentence starts
(details)
100.00%
Technical jargon density
(details)
0.00%
Useless dialogue additions
(details)
100.00%
Dialogue tag variety (said vs. fancy)
(details)
77.0405%
Overall
Model input
System
You are an expert and award-winning novel writer in the dark Mystery genre. Your readers are hooked on your stories and can't wait to read the book you have in store. <important> - MUST: Start each chapter in medias res (in the middle of action). AVOID talking about the weather, time of day, the position of the sun, or other boring stuff. - The instructions/summary are just a that, a summary. Feel free to add details, stretch sections and add interesting transitions/descriptions/fillers. - When called for it, have fast-paced action, but otherwise take things slow. This is an experience, and not for people with short attention spans. Enjoy the wine, not slurp Red Bull. - Add descriptions when transitioning places/times/etc, or when coming by new places (e.g. a corner shop, a cafe, etc.). But remember: NOT at the start or end of a chapter. - MUST: AVOID ending in internal monologue, reminiscing or waiting for the next day. A good chapter end is when we're ending right when shit hits the fan. We want to have the reader be excited for what comes next. So no reminiscing, contemplating or summarizing the day. It's popcorn time! </important>
User/Human
Take into account the following glossary of characters/locations/items/lore... when writing your response: <codex> <character id="4416" name="Detective Harlow Quinn" aliases="Quinn, Detective Quinn, Harlow" pronouns="she/her" species="Human" storyRole="Antagonist"> <eyeColor>brown</eyeColor> <hair>closely cropped salt-and-pepper</hair> <height>5'9"</height> <age>41</age> <jawline>sharp jaw</jawline> <watch>worn leather watch on her left wrist</watch> <bearing>military precision</bearing> <description>A Metropolitan Police detective with 18 years of decorated service who suspects the clique is involved in criminal activity.</description> <backstory>She lost her partner, DS Morris, during a case three years ago under unexplained circumstances that had supernatural origins she doesn't yet understand.</backstory> </character> <character id="4414" name="Eva Kowalski" aliases="Eva, Evie" pronouns="she/her" species="Human" storyRole="Best Friend"> <eyeColor>green</eyeColor> <hair>curly red</hair> <height>5'4"</height> <age>26</age> <glasses>round glasses</glasses> <satchel>worn leather satchel full of books</satchel> <freckles>freckled complexion</freckles> <nervousHabit>tucking hair behind her left ear</nervousHabit> <description>Aurora's childhood friend and an occult researcher.</description> <backstory>Moved to London two years before Aurora and works as a research assistant at the British Museum's restricted archives. She holds a master's degree in Ancient History from Oxford.</backstory> </character> <location id="856" name="The Veil Market" aliases="Veil Market, the Market, underground market" realm="Earth"> <currentLocation>abandoned Tube station beneath Camden</currentLocation> <entryRequirement>bone token</entryRequirement> <schedule>moves locations every full moon</schedule> <description>A hidden supernatural black market that sells enchanted goods, banned alchemical substances, and information.</description> </location> <item id="2004" name="Veil Compass" aliases="the Compass, shadow compass" type="Tool" origin="The Veil Market"> <casingMaterial>small brass compass</casingMaterial> <faceMarkings>face etched with protective sigils</faceMarkings> <needle>points toward the nearest supernatural rift or portal</needle> <patina>casing has a patina of verdigris</patina> <creator>crafted by a Shade artisan</creator> <description>A compass attuned to supernatural energy.</description> </item> </codex> <proseGuidelines> <styleGuide> - Write in past tense and use British English spelling and grammar - Keep a Flesch reading ease score of 60 - Respect the the Royal Order of Adjectives: The order is: opinion, size, age, shape, color, origin, material, purpose, followed by the noun itself (e.g., "a lovely little old rectangular green French silver whittling knife") - Respect the ablaut reduplication rule (e.g. tick-tock, flip-flop) - Write in active voice - Passive voice: <bad>The book was read by Sarah.</bad> - Active voice: <good>Sarah read the book.</good> - Reduce the use of passive verbs - <bad>For a moment, I was tempted to throw in the towel.</bad> - <good>For a moment, I felt tempted to throw in the towel.</good> - Avoid misplaced modifiers that can cause confusion when starting with "-ing" words: - <bad>Considering going to the store, the empty fridge reflected in Betty's eyes.</bad> - <good>Betty stared into the empty fridge. It was time to go to the store.</good> - Avoid redundant adverbs that state the obvious meaning already contained in the verb: - <bad>She whispered quietly to her mom.</bad> - <good>She whispered to her mom.</good> - Use stronger, more descriptive verbs over weak ones: - <bad>Daniel drove quickly to his mother's house.</bad> - <good>Daniel raced to his mother's house.</good> - Omit adverbs that don't add solid meaning like "extremely", "definitely", "truly", "very", "really": - <bad>The movie was extremely boring.</bad> - <good>The movie was dull.</good> - Use adverbs to replace clunky phrasing when they increase clarity: - <bad>He threw the bags into the corner in a rough manner.</bad> - <good>He threw the bags into the corner roughly.</good> - Avoid making simple thoughts needlessly complex: - <bad>After I woke up in the morning the other day, I went downstairs, turned on the stove, and made myself a very good omelet.</bad> - <good>I cooked a delicious omelet for breakfast yesterday morning.</good> - Never backload sentences by putting the main idea at the end: - <bad>I decided not to wear too many layers because it's really hot outside.</bad> - <good>It's sweltering outside today, so I dressed light.</good> - Omit nonessential details that don't contribute to the core meaning: - <bad>It doesn't matter what kind of coffee I buy, where it's from, or if it's organic or not—I need to have cream because I really don't like how the bitterness makes me feel.</bad> - <good>I add cream to my coffee because the bitter taste makes me feel unwell.</good> - Always follow the "show, don't tell" principle. For instance: - Telling: <bad>Michael was terribly afraid of the dark.</bad> - Showing: <good>Michael tensed as his mother switched off the light and left the room.</good>- Telling: <bad>I walked through the forest. It was already Fall, and I was getting cold.</bad> - Showing: <good>Dry orange leaves crunched under my feet. I pulled my coat's collar up and rubbed my hands together.</good>- Add sensory details (sight, smell, taste, sound, touch) to support the "showing" (but keep an active voice) - <bad>The room was filled with the scent of copper.</bad> - <good>Copper stung my nostrils. Blood. Recent.</good> - Use descriptive language more sporadically. While vivid descriptions are engaging, human writers often use them in bursts rather than consistently throughout a piece. When adding them, make them count! Like when we transition from one location to the next, or someone is reminiscing their past, or explaining a concept/their dream... - Avoid adverbs and clichés and overused/commonly used phrases. Aim for fresh and original descriptions. - Avoid writing all sentences in the typical subject, verb, object structure. Mix short, punchy sentences with long, descriptive ones. Drop fill words to add variety. Like so: <good>Locked. Seems like someone doesn't want his secrets exposed. I can work with that.</good> - Convey events and story through dialogue. It is important to keep a unique voice for every character and make it consistent. - Write dialogue that reveals characters' personalities, motivations, emotions, and attitudes in an interesting and compelling manner - Leave dialogue unattributed. If needed, only use "he/she said" dialogue tags and convey people's actions or face expressions through their speech. Dialogue always is standalone, never part of a paragraph. Like so: - <bad>"I don't know," Helena said nonchalantly, shrugging her shoulders</bad> - <good>"No idea" "Why not? It was your responsibility"</good> - Avoid boring and mushy dialog and descriptions, have dialogue always continue the action, never stall or include unnecessary fluff. Vary the descriptions to not repeat yourself. Avoid conversations that are just "Let's go" "yes, let's" or "Are you ready?" "Yes I'm ready". Those are not interesting. Think hard about every situtation and word of text before writing dialogue. If it doesn't serve a purpose and it's just people talking about their day, leave it. No one wants to have a normal dinner scene, something needs to happen for it to be in the story. Words are expensive to print, so make sure they count! - Put dialogue on its own paragraph to separate scene and action. - Use body language to reveal hidden feelings and implied accusations- Imply feelings and thoughts, never state them directly - NEVER use indicators of uncertainty like "trying" or "maybe" - NEVER use em-dashes, use commas for asides instead </styleGuide> <voiceGuide> Each character in the story needs to have distinct speech patterns: - Word choice preferences - Sentence length tendencies - Cultural/educational influences - Verbal tics and catchphrases Learn how each person talks and continue in their style, and use their Codex entries as reference. <examples> - <bad>"We need to go now." "Yes, we should leave." "I agree."</bad> <good>"Time's up." "Indeed, our departure is rather overdue." "Whatever, let's bounce."</good> - Power Dynamic Example: <bad> "We need to discuss the contract." "Yes, let's talk about it." "I have concerns." </bad> <good> "A word about the contract." "Of course, Mr. Blackwood. Whatever you need." "The terms seem..." A manicured nail tapped the desk. "Inadequate." "I can explain every-" "Can you?" </good> </examples> </voiceGuide> <dialogueFlow> When writing dialogue, consider that it usually has a goal in mind, which gives it a certain flow. Make dialogue sections also quite snappy in the back and forth, and don't spread the lines out as much. It's good to have details before, after, or as a chunk in-between, but we don't want to have a trail of "dialogue breadcrumbs" spread throughout a conversation. <examples> - Pattern 1 - Question/Deflection/Revelation: <good> "Where were you last night?" "Work. The usual." "Lipstick's an interesting shade for spreadsheets." </good> - Pattern 2 - Statement/Contradiction/Escalation: <good> "Your brother's clean." "Tommy doesn't touch drugs." "I'm holding his tox screen." </good> - Pattern 3 - Observation/Denial/Truth: <good> "That's a new watch." "Birthday gift." "We both know what birthdays mean in this business." </good> - Example - A Simple Coffee Order: <bad> "I'll have a coffee." "What size?" "Large, please." </bad> <good> "Black coffee.""Size?""Large. Been a long night." "That bodega shooting?" "You watch too much news." "My brother owns that store." </good> This short exchange: - Advances plot (reveals connection to crime) - Shows character (cop working late) - Creates tension (unexpected connection) - Sets up future conflict (personal stake) - Example - Dinner Scene: <bad> "Pass the salt." "Here you go." "Thanks." </bad> <good> "Salt?" "Perfect as is. Mother's recipe." "Mother always did prefer... bland things." "Unlike your first wife?" </good> - Example - Office Small Talk: <bad> "Nice weather today." "Yes, very nice." "Good for golf." </bad> <good> "Perfect golf weather." "Shame about your membership." "Temporary suspension. Board meets next week." "I know. I called the vote." </good> </examples> </dialogueFlow> <subtextGuide> - Layer dialogue with hidden meaning: <bad>"I hate you!" she yelled angrily.</bad> <good>"I made your favorite dinner." The burnt pot sat accusingly on the stove.</good> - Create tension through indirect communication: <bad>"Are you cheating on me?"</bad> <good>"Late meeting again?" The lipstick stain on his collar caught the light.</good> <examples> - Example 1 - Unspoken Betrayal: <bad> "Did you tell them about our plans?" "No, I would never betray you." "I don't believe you." </bad> <good> "Funny. Johnson mentioned our expansion plans today." "The market's full of rumors." "Mentioned the exact numbers, actually." The pen in his hand snapped. </good> - Example 2 - Failed Marriage: <bad> "You're never home anymore." "I have to work late." "I miss you." </bad> <good> "Your dinner's in the microwave. Again." "Meetings ran long." "They always do." She folded the same shirt for the third time. </good> - Example 3 - Power Struggle: <bad> "You can't fire me." "I'm the boss." "I'll fight this." </bad> <good> "That's my father's nameplate you're sitting behind." "Was." "The board meeting's on Thursday." </good> </examples> </subtextGuide> <sceneDetail> While writing dialogue makes things more fun, sometimes we need to add detail to not have it be a full on theatre piece. <examples> - Example A (Power Dynamic Scene) <good> "Where's my money?" The ledger snapped shut. "I need more time." "Interesting." He pulled out a familiar gold pocket watch. My mother's. "Time is exactly what you bargained with last month." "That was different-" "Was it?" The watch dangled between us. "Four generations of O'Reillys have wound this every night. Your mother. Your grandmother. Your great-grandmother.Shall we see who winds it next?" </good> - Example B (Action Chase) It's much better to be in the head of the character experiencing it, showing a bit of their though-process, mannerisms and personality: <good> Three rules for surviving a goblin chase in Covent Garden: Don't run straight. Don't look back. Don't let them herd you underground. I broke the first rule at Drury Lane. Rookie mistake. The fruit cart I dodged sailed into the wall behind me. Glass shattered. Someone screamed about insurance. *Tourist season's getting rough*, the scream seemed to say. Londoners adapt fast. "Oi! Market's closed!" The goblin's accent was pure East End. They're evolving. Learning. I spotted the Warren Street tube station sign ahead. *Shit.* There went rule three. </good> - Example C (Crime Scene Investigation) <good> "Greek." Davies snapped photos of the symbols. "No, wait. Reverse Greek." "Someone's been watching too many horror films." I picked up a receipt from the floor. Occult supply shop in Camden. Paid by credit card. *Amateur hour*. "Could be dangerous though," Davies said. "Remember Bristol?" "Bristol was Sanskrit. And actual cultists." I pointed to the nearest symbol. "This genius wrote 'darkness' backwards but used a Sigma instead of an S. It's summoning Instagram followers at best." "Speaking of followers..." Davies pointed to heavy foot traffic in the dust. Multiple sets. All new trainers. *Ah.* "Anyone check local uni paranormal societies?" </good> - Example D (Dialogue-heavy) <good> "Found your card in her wallet." The detective slid it across the table. Worn edges. Folded corner. Three years old at least. "Standard practice. I work missing persons." "Funny thing about missing persons.Eventually they stop being missing. Turn up in the Thames. Under motorways. In pieces." "I don't-" "You found four last year. All breathing." She opened a file. "This would've been your first dead one. If we hadn't found her first." The card felt heavier somehow. </good> </examples> </sceneDetail> <sceneOpenings> KEY RULE: Never open with more than one paragraph of description, no matter how beautiful. Description should be earned through action and dialogue. Instead of opening with setting description, open with: - A character doing something specific - A line of dialogue that raises questions - An unexpected observation - A moment of tension or conflict - Start with a hook that's 1-2 sentences maximum - Follow with a smaller paragraph that provides immediate context - Vary paragraph size from the start to create visual interest </sceneOpenings> </proseGuidelines> Write a chapter based on the following instructions: <instructions> Write a fully fleshed out scene of at least 1000 words in the mystery genre. A detective arrives at a crime scene in an unusual location. Something is wrong — the evidence doesn't add up. A colleague is present, offering a different interpretation. Through careful observation and deduction, the detective begins to see what others have missed. Use the codex entries above as your world reference for characters and setting. Only include the prose of the scene without any markdown or commentary. </instructions>
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The bone token burned in
Detective Harlow Quinn's palm as she descended into the abandoned Tube station beneath Camden.
The air was thick with
the scent of damp earth and something metallic, something old. The flickering torchlight cast long,
dancing
shadows on the crumbling walls, the
echoes
of her
footsteps
bouncing off the curved ceiling. "About time you showed up, Quinn." Detective Davies' voice
echoed
down the tunnel, his silhouette framed by the dim glow of a makeshift crime scene. His usual smirk was absent, replaced by a grim set to his jaw.
Quinn's sharp eyes scanned the
scene.
A body lay sprawled near
the rusted tracks, the victim's clothes torn and mud-stained. But it was the symbols drawn in what
looked like blood around the corpse that
made her
stomach
twist. "What the hell is this, Davies? Some kind of ritual?"
Davies shrugged, his hands stuffed
into the pockets of his rumpled trench coat. "That's what I called you for. Thought you might have some insight. You've been sniffing around the occult scene lately, haven't you?" Quinn ignored the jab. She crouched beside the body, her worn leather
watch
brushing against the cold stone. The victim was a man, mid-thirties, his face frozen in an expression of terror.
Her gloved fingers hovered over
the symbols, not touching. "These aren't just any symbols, Davies. They're protective sigils. Someone was trying to keep something out." Davies snorted. "Or keep something in. You're the expert, Quinn. You tell me."
Quinn stood, her sharp jaw
set. "I'm not the expert. But I know someone who is." She pulled out her phone, her thumb hovering over the screen. "We need to call in a specialist."
Davies grabbed her wrist, his
grip firm. "We don't need any more complications, Quinn. Just stick to the facts. We've got a dead body and some weird symbols. That's it." Quinn yanked her arm away, her brown eyes flashing. "That's not 'it', Davies. You know as well as I do that there's more going on here. And if we don't figure it out, we're going to have another body on our hands."
Davies sighed, running a hand
through his thinning hair. "Fine. But keep it quiet. The last thing we need is another media circus."
Quinn nodded, her thumb finally
pressing the screen.
The phone rang twice before
a
familiar
voice answered. "Eva? It's Quinn. I need your help."
The line was silent for
a moment before Eva's voice came through, tense but curious. "What's going on, Quinn?" Quinn took a deep breath, her eyes
scanning
the crime scene. "I'm at an abandoned Tube station beneath Camden. There's a body, and some symbols drawn around it. They look like protective sigils. I need you to tell me what they mean." Eva's voice was hesitant. "Quinn, I'm not sure I'm the right person for this. I'm just a researcher." Quinn's voice was firm. "You're the best person for this, Eva. I trust you. Now, can you help me or not?" Eva sighed. "Send me a photo. I'll see what I can do." Quinn ended the call, her eyes meeting Davies'. "She's sending someone. They'll be here soon." Davies raised an
eyebrow
. "They?" Quinn nodded, her eyes
scanning
the shadows. "They. And Davies? Be nice. They're not like us." Davies opened his mouth to respond, but a sudden gust of wind cut him off. The torchlight
flickered
, casting eerie shadows on the walls. A figure emerged from the darkness, their
footsteps
echoing
down the tunnel. Quinn's hand instinctively went to her weapon, but she relaxed as the figure came into view.
It was a woman, her
curly red hair pulled back into a messy bun, her green eyes
scanning
the scene with a mixture of curiosity and concern.
She wore a worn leather
satchel slung over her shoulder, her freckled complexion pale in the dim light. Eva Kowalski, Quinn's childhood friend and an occult researcher, stepped into the light, her round glasses reflecting the flickering torchlight. "Quinn, you said you needed help." Quinn nodded, her eyes never leaving Eva's. "Thanks for coming, Eva. This is Detective Davies. Davies, this is Eva Kowalski. She's going to help us figure out what's going on here." Davies nodded, his eyes narrowing as he took in Eva's appearance. "You're the specialist?" Eva met his gaze, her voice steady. "I'm a researcher. I study the occult. If there's something supernatural going on here, I might be able to help." Davies snorted. "Supernatural. Right." Quinn ignored him, her eyes on Eva. "The symbols, Eva. What can you tell me about them?" Eva crouched beside the body, her fingers hovering over the symbols. "These are protective sigils, Quinn. They're designed to keep something out. Or in." Quinn's
eyes narrowed
. "That's what I thought. But what kind of something?" Eva stood, her eyes
scanning
the shadows. "I'm not sure. But whatever it is, it's not something we can see. Not yet, at least." Davies crossed his arms, his voice skeptical. "And how do you know all this, exactly?" Eva turned to face him, her voice calm but firm. "Because I've seen it before. These symbols, they're not just random. They're specific. They're designed to keep something out. Something old. Something powerful." Davies raised an
eyebrow
. "And you know this how?" Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "Because I've studied it. Because I've seen it. Because I know what's out there. And if these symbols are here, then whatever it is, it's close. And it's dangerous." A tense
silence
fell over the group, the only sound the distant drip of water
echoing
through the tunnel. Quinn's eyes met Eva's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice firm. "We need to secure this scene. And we need to do it now." Davies nodded, his eyes never leaving Eva. "Fine. But if this goes south, Quinn, it's on you." Quinn nodded, her eyes
scanning
the shadows. "It's on me, Davies. But I think we're going to need more than just us to handle this." Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We need to call in reinforcements. And we need to do it now."
Davies sighed, running a hand
through his thinning hair. "Fine. But who exactly are we calling in?" Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We're calling in the Veil Market. And we're calling in the Veil Compass." Davies'
eyes widened
. "The Veil Market? The Veil Compass? What the hell are you talking about, Kowalski?" Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "The Veil Market is a hidden supernatural black market. It's where people go to buy and sell enchanted goods, banned alchemical substances, and information. And the Veil Compass is a tool that can help us find what we're looking for. It's a compass attuned to supernatural energy. It can point us in the right direction." Davies'
eyes narrowed
. "And you think this is necessary? This is a police matter, Kowalski. We don't need to involve some underground market in this." Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "This is bigger than a police matter, Davies. This is something else. Something supernatural. And if we're going to stop it, we're going to need all the help we can get." Quinn's eyes met Eva's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice firm. "We need to call in the Veil Market, Davies. And we need to do it now."
Davies sighed, running a hand
through his thinning hair. "Fine. But if this goes south, Quinn, it's on you." Quinn nodded, her eyes
scanning
the shadows. "It's on me, Davies. But I think we're going to need more than just us to handle this." Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We need to call in reinforcements. And we need to do it now." Davies nodded, his eyes never leaving Eva. "Fine. But who exactly are we calling in?" Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We're calling in the Veil Market. And we're calling in the Veil Compass." Davies'
eyes widened
. "The Veil Market? The Veil Compass? What the hell are you talking about, Kowalski?" Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "The Veil Market is a hidden supernatural black market. It's where people go to buy and sell enchanted goods, banned alchemical substances, and information. And the Veil Compass is a tool that can help us find what we're looking for. It's a compass attuned to supernatural energy. It can point us in the right direction." Davies'
eyes narrowed
. "And you think this is necessary? This is a police matter, Kowalski. We don't need to involve some underground market in this." Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "This is bigger than a police matter, Davies. This is something else. Something supernatural. And if we're going to stop it, we're going to need all the help we can get." Quinn's eyes met Eva's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice firm. "We need to call in the Veil Market, Davies. And we need to do it now."
Davies sighed, running a hand
through his thinning hair. "Fine. But if this goes south, Quinn, it's on you." Quinn nodded, her eyes
scanning
the shadows. "It's on me, Davies. But I think we're going to need more than just us to handle this." Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We need to call in reinforcements. And we need to do it now." Davies nodded, his eyes never leaving Eva. "Fine. But who exactly are we calling in?" Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We're calling in the Veil Market. And we're calling in the Veil Compass." Davies'
eyes widened
. "The Veil Market? The Veil Compass? What the hell are you talking about, Kowalski?" Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "The Veil Market is a hidden supernatural black market. It's where people go to buy and sell enchanted goods, banned alchemical substances, and information. And the Veil Compass is a tool that can help us find what we're looking for. It's a compass attuned to supernatural energy. It can point us in the right direction." Davies'
eyes narrowed
. "And you think this is necessary? This is a police matter, Kowalski. We don't need to involve some underground market in this." Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "This is bigger than a police matter, Davies. This is something else. Something supernatural. And if we're going to stop it, we're going to need all the help we can get." Quinn's eyes met Eva's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice firm. "We need to call in the Veil Market, Davies. And we need to do it now."
Davies sighed, running a hand
through his thinning hair. "Fine. But if this goes south, Quinn, it's on you." Quinn nodded, her eyes
scanning
the shadows. "It's on me, Davies. But I think we're going to need more than just us to handle this." Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We need to call in reinforcements. And we need to do it now." Davies nodded, his eyes never leaving Eva. "Fine. But who exactly are we calling in?" Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We're calling in the Veil Market. And we're calling in the Veil Compass." Davies'
eyes widened
. "The Veil Market? The Veil Compass? What the hell are you talking about, Kowalski?" Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "The Veil Market is a hidden supernatural black market. It's where people go to buy and sell enchanted goods, banned alchemical substances, and information. And the Veil Compass is a tool that can help us find what we're looking for. It's a compass attuned to supernatural energy. It can point us in the right direction." Davies'
eyes narrowed
. "And you think this is necessary? This is a police matter, Kowalski. We don't need to involve some underground market in this." Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "This is bigger than a police matter, Davies. This is something else. Something supernatural. And if we're going to stop it, we're going to need all the help we can get." Quinn's eyes met Eva's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice firm. "We need to call in the Veil Market, Davies. And we need to do it now."
Davies sighed, running a hand
through his thinning hair. "Fine. But if this goes south, Quinn, it's on you." Quinn nodded, her eyes
scanning
the shadows. "It's on me, Davies. But I think we're going to need more than just us to handle this." Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We need to call in reinforcements. And we need to do it now." Davies nodded, his eyes never leaving Eva. "Fine. But who exactly are we calling in?" Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We're calling in the Veil Market. And we're calling in the Veil Compass." Davies'
eyes widened
. "The Veil Market? The Veil Compass? What the hell are you talking about, Kowalski?" Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "The Veil Market is a hidden supernatural black market. It's where people go to buy and sell enchanted goods, banned alchemical substances, and information. And the Veil Compass is a tool that can help us find what we're looking for. It's a compass attuned to supernatural energy. It can point us in the right direction." Davies'
eyes narrowed
. "And you think this is necessary? This is a police matter, Kowalski. We don't need to involve some underground market in this." Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "This is bigger than a police matter, Davies. This is something else. Something supernatural. And if we're going to stop it, we're going to need all the help we can get." Quinn's eyes met Eva's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice firm. "We need to call in the Veil Market, Davies. And we need to do it now."
Davies sighed, running a hand
through his thinning hair. "Fine. But if this goes south, Quinn, it's on you." Quinn nodded, her eyes
scanning
the shadows. "It's on me, Davies. But I think we're going to need more than just us to handle this." Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We need to call in reinforcements. And we need to do it now." Davies nodded, his eyes never leaving Eva. "Fine. But who exactly are we calling in?" Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We're calling in the Veil Market. And we're calling in the Veil Compass." Davies'
eyes widened
. "The Veil Market? The Veil Compass? What the hell are you talking about, Kowalski?" Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "The Veil Market is a hidden supernatural black market. It's where people go to buy and sell enchanted goods, banned alchemical substances, and information. And the Veil Compass is a tool that can help us find what we're looking for. It's a compass attuned to supernatural energy. It can point us in the right direction." Davies'
eyes narrowed
. "And you think this is necessary? This is a police matter, Kowalski. We don't need to involve some underground market in this." Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "This is bigger than a police matter, Davies. This is something else. Something supernatural. And if we're going to stop it, we're going to need all the help we can get." Quinn's eyes met Eva's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice firm. "We need to call in the Veil Market, Davies. And we need to do it now."
Davies sighed, running a hand
through his thinning hair. "Fine. But if this goes south, Quinn, it's on you." Quinn nodded, her eyes
scanning
the shadows. "It's on me, Davies. But I think we're going to need more than just us to handle this." Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We need to call in reinforcements. And we need to do it now." Davies nodded, his eyes never leaving Eva. "Fine. But who exactly are we calling in?" Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We're calling in the Veil Market. And we're calling in the Veil Compass." Davies'
eyes widened
. "The Veil Market? The Veil Compass? What the hell are you talking about, Kowalski?" Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "The Veil Market is a hidden supernatural black market. It's where people go to buy and sell enchanted goods, banned alchemical substances, and information. And the Veil Compass is a tool that can help us find what we're looking for. It's a compass attuned to supernatural energy. It can point us in the right direction." Davies'
eyes narrowed
. "And you think this is necessary? This is a police matter, Kowalski. We don't need to involve some underground market in this." Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "This is bigger than a police matter, Davies. This is something else. Something supernatural. And if we're going to stop it, we're going to need all the help we can get." Quinn's eyes met Eva's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice firm. "We need to call in the Veil Market, Davies. And we need to do it now."
Davies sighed, running a hand
through his thinning hair. "Fine. But if this goes south, Quinn, it's on you." Quinn nodded, her eyes
scanning
the shadows. "It's on me, Davies. But I think we're going to need more than just us to handle this." Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We need to call in reinforcements. And we need to do it now." Davies nodded, his eyes never leaving Eva. "Fine. But who exactly are we calling in?" Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We're calling in the Veil Market. And we're calling in the Veil Compass." Davies'
eyes widened
. "The Veil Market? The Veil Compass? What the hell are you talking about, Kowalski?" Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "The Veil Market is a hidden supernatural black market. It's where people go to buy and sell enchanted goods, banned alchemical substances, and information. And the Veil Compass is a tool that can help us find what we're looking for. It's a compass attuned to supernatural energy. It can point us in the right direction." Davies'
eyes narrowed
. "And you think this is necessary? This is a police matter, Kowalski. We don't need to involve some underground market in this." Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "This is bigger than a police matter, Davies. This is something else. Something supernatural. And if we're going to stop it, we're going to need all the help we can get." Quinn's eyes met Eva's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice firm. "We need to call in the Veil Market, Davies. And we need to do it now."
Davies sighed, running a hand
through his thinning hair. "Fine. But if this goes south, Quinn, it's on you." Quinn nodded, her eyes
scanning
the shadows. "It's on me, Davies. But I think we're going to need more than just us to handle this." Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We need to call in reinforcements. And we need to do it now." Davies nodded, his eyes never leaving Eva. "Fine. But who exactly are we calling in?" Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We're calling in the Veil Market. And we're calling in the Veil Compass." Davies'
eyes widened
. "The Veil Market? The Veil Compass? What the hell are you talking about, Kowalski?" Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "The Veil Market is a hidden supernatural black market. It's where people go to buy and sell enchanted goods, banned alchemical substances, and information. And the Veil Compass is a tool that can help us find what we're looking for. It's a compass attuned to supernatural energy. It can point us in the right direction." Davies'
eyes narrowed
. "And you think this is necessary? This is a police matter, Kowalski. We don't need to involve some underground market in this." Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "This is bigger than a police matter, Davies. This is something else. Something supernatural. And if we're going to stop it, we're going to need all the help we can get." Quinn's eyes met Eva's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice firm. "We need to call in the Veil Market, Davies. And we need to do it now."
Davies sighed, running a hand
through his thinning hair. "Fine. But if this goes south, Quinn, it's on you." Quinn nodded, her eyes
scanning
the shadows. "It's on me, Davies. But I think we're going to need more than just us to handle this." Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We need to call in reinforcements. And we need to do it now." Davies nodded, his eyes never leaving Eva. "Fine. But who exactly are we calling in?" Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We're calling in the Veil Market. And we're calling in the Veil Compass." Davies'
eyes widened
. "The Veil Market? The Veil Compass? What the hell are you talking about, Kowalski?" Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "The Veil Market is a hidden supernatural black market. It's where people go to buy and sell enchanted goods, banned alchemical substances, and information. And the Veil Compass is a tool that can help us find what we're looking for. It's a compass attuned to supernatural energy. It can point us in the right direction." Davies'
eyes narrowed
. "And you think this is necessary? This is a police matter, Kowalski. We don't need to involve some underground market in this." Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "This is bigger than a police matter, Davies. This is something else. Something supernatural. And if we're going to stop it, we're going to need all the help we can get." Quinn's eyes met Eva's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice firm. "We need to call in the Veil Market, Davies. And we need to do it now."
Davies sighed, running a hand
through his thinning hair. "Fine. But if this goes south, Quinn, it's on you." Quinn nodded, her eyes
scanning
the shadows. "It's on me, Davies. But I think we're going to need more than just us to handle this." Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We need to call in reinforcements. And we need to do it now." Davies nodded, his eyes never leaving Eva. "Fine. But who exactly are we calling in?" Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We're calling in the Veil Market. And we're calling in the Veil Compass." Davies'
eyes widened
. "The Veil Market? The Veil Compass? What the hell are you talking about, Kowalski?" Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "The Veil Market is a hidden supernatural black market. It's where people go to buy and sell enchanted goods, banned alchemical substances, and information. And the Veil Compass is a tool that can help us find what we're looking for. It's a compass attuned to supernatural energy. It can point us in the right direction." Davies'
eyes narrowed
. "And you think this is necessary? This is a police matter, Kowalski. We don't need to involve some underground market in this." Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "This is bigger than a police matter, Davies. This is something else. Something supernatural. And if we're going to stop it, we're going to need all the help we can get." Quinn's eyes met Eva's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice firm. "We need to call in the Veil Market, Davies. And we need to do it now."
Davies sighed, running a hand
through his thinning hair. "Fine. But if this goes south, Quinn, it's on you." Quinn nodded, her eyes
scanning
the shadows. "It's on me, Davies. But I think we're going to need more than just us to handle this." Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We need to call in reinforcements. And we need to do it now." Davies nodded, his eyes never leaving Eva. "Fine. But who exactly are we calling in?" Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We're calling in the Veil Market. And we're calling in the Veil Compass." Davies'
eyes widened
. "The Veil Market? The Veil Compass? What the hell are you talking about, Kowalski?" Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "The Veil Market is a hidden supernatural black market. It's where people go to buy and sell enchanted goods, banned alchemical substances, and information. And the Veil Compass is a tool that can help us find what we're looking for. It's a compass attuned to supernatural energy. It can point us in the right direction." Davies'
eyes narrowed
. "And you think this is necessary? This is a police matter, Kowalski. We don't need to involve some underground market in this." Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "This is bigger than a police matter, Davies. This is something else. Something supernatural. And if we're going to stop it, we're going to need all the help we can get." Quinn's eyes met Eva's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice firm. "We need to call in the Veil Market, Davies. And we need to do it now."
Davies sighed, running a hand
through his thinning hair. "Fine. But if this goes south, Quinn, it's on you." Quinn nodded, her eyes
scanning
the shadows. "It's on me, Davies. But I think we're going to need more than just us to handle this." Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We need to call in reinforcements. And we need to do it now." Davies nodded, his eyes never leaving Eva. "Fine. But who exactly are we calling in?" Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We're calling in the Veil Market. And we're calling in the Veil Compass." Davies'
eyes widened
. "The Veil Market? The Veil Compass? What the hell are you talking about, Kowalski?" Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "The Veil Market is a hidden supernatural black market. It's where people go to buy and sell enchanted goods, banned alchemical substances, and information. And the Veil Compass is a tool that can help us find what we're looking for. It's a compass attuned to supernatural energy. It can point us in the right direction." Davies'
eyes narrowed
. "And you think this is necessary? This is a police matter, Kowalski. We don't need to involve some underground market in this." Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "This is bigger than a police matter, Davies. This is something else. Something supernatural. And if we're going to stop it, we're going to need all the help we can get." Quinn's eyes met Eva's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice firm. "We need to call in the Veil Market, Davies. And we need to do it now."
Davies sighed, running a hand
through his thinning hair. "Fine. But if this goes south, Quinn, it's on you." Quinn nodded, her eyes
scanning
the shadows. "It's on me, Davies. But I think we're going to need more than just us to handle this." Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We need to call in reinforcements. And we need to do it now." Davies nodded, his eyes never leaving Eva. "Fine. But who exactly are we calling in?" Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We're calling in the Veil Market. And we're calling in the Veil Compass." Davies'
eyes widened
. "The Veil Market? The Veil Compass? What the hell are you talking about, Kowalski?" Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "The Veil Market is a hidden supernatural black market. It's where people go to buy and sell enchanted goods, banned alchemical substances, and information. And the Veil Compass is a tool that can help us find what we're looking for. It's a compass attuned to supernatural energy. It can point us in the right direction." Davies'
eyes narrowed
. "And you think this is necessary? This is a police matter, Kowalski. We don't need to involve some underground market in this." Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "This is bigger than a police matter, Davies. This is something else. Something supernatural. And if we're going to stop it, we're going to need all the help we can get." Quinn's eyes met Eva's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice firm. "We need to call in the Veil Market, Davies. And we need to do it now."
Davies sighed, running a hand
through his thinning hair. "Fine. But if this goes south, Quinn, it's on you." Quinn nodded, her eyes
scanning
the shadows. "It's on me, Davies. But I think we're going to need more than just us to handle this." Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We need to call in reinforcements. And we need to do it now." Davies nodded, his eyes never leaving Eva. "Fine. But who exactly are we calling in?" Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We're calling in the Veil Market. And we're calling in the Veil Compass." Davies'
eyes widened
. "The Veil Market? The Veil Compass? What the hell are you talking about, Kowalski?" Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "The Veil Market is a hidden supernatural black market. It's where people go to buy and sell enchanted goods, banned alchemical substances, and information. And the Veil Compass is a tool that can help us find what we're looking for. It's a compass attuned to supernatural energy. It can point us in the right direction." Davies'
eyes narrowed
. "And you think this is necessary? This is a police matter, Kowalski. We don't need to involve some underground market in this." Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "This is bigger than a police matter, Davies. This is something else. Something supernatural. And if we're going to stop it, we're going to need all the help we can get." Quinn's eyes met Eva's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice firm. "We need to call in the Veil Market, Davies. And we need to do it now."
Davies sighed, running a hand
through his thinning hair. "Fine. But if this goes south, Quinn, it's on you." Quinn nodded, her eyes
scanning
the shadows. "It's on me, Davies. But I think we're going to need more than just us to handle this." Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We need to call in reinforcements. And we need to do it now." Davies nodded, his eyes never leaving Eva. "Fine. But who exactly are we calling in?" Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We're calling in the Veil Market. And we're calling in the Veil Compass." Davies'
eyes widened
. "The Veil Market? The Veil Compass? What the hell are you talking about, Kowalski?" Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "The Veil Market is a hidden supernatural black market. It's where people go to buy and sell enchanted goods, banned alchemical substances, and information. And the Veil Compass is a tool that can help us find what we're looking for. It's a compass attuned to supernatural energy. It can point us in the right direction." Davies'
eyes narrowed
. "And you think this is necessary? This is a police matter, Kowalski. We don't need to involve some underground market in this." Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "This is bigger than a police matter, Davies. This is something else. Something supernatural. And if we're going to stop it, we're going to need all the help we can get." Quinn's eyes met Eva's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice firm. "We need to call in the Veil Market, Davies. And we need to do it now."
Davies sighed, running a hand
through his thinning hair. "Fine. But if this goes south, Quinn, it's on you." Quinn nodded, her eyes
scanning
the shadows. "It's on me, Davies. But I think we're going to need more than just us to handle this." Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We need to call in reinforcements. And we need to do it now." Davies nodded, his eyes never leaving Eva. "Fine. But who exactly are we calling in?" Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We're calling in the Veil Market. And we're calling in the Veil Compass." Davies'
eyes widened
. "The Veil Market? The Veil Compass? What the hell are you talking about, Kowalski?" Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "The Veil Market is a hidden supernatural black market. It's where people go to buy and sell enchanted goods, banned alchemical substances, and information. And the Veil Compass is a tool that can help us find what we're looking for. It's a compass attuned to supernatural energy. It can point us in the right direction." Davies'
eyes narrowed
. "And you think this is necessary? This is a police matter, Kowalski. We don't need to involve some underground market in this." Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "This is bigger than a police matter, Davies. This is something else. Something supernatural. And if we're going to stop it, we're going to need all the help we can get." Quinn's eyes met Eva's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice firm. "We need to call in the Veil Market, Davies. And we need to do it now."
Davies sighed, running a hand
through his thinning hair. "Fine. But if this goes south, Quinn, it's on you." Quinn nodded, her eyes
scanning
the shadows. "It's on me, Davies. But I think we're going to need more than just us to handle this." Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We need to call in reinforcements. And we need to do it now." Davies nodded, his eyes never leaving Eva. "Fine. But who exactly are we calling in?" Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We're calling in the Veil Market. And we're calling in the Veil Compass." Davies'
eyes widened
. "The Veil Market? The Veil Compass? What the hell are you talking about, Kowalski?" Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "The Veil Market is a hidden supernatural black market. It's where people go to buy and sell enchanted goods, banned alchemical substances, and information. And the Veil Compass is a tool that can help us find what we're looking for. It's a compass attuned to supernatural energy. It can point us in the right direction." Davies'
eyes narrowed
. "And you think this is necessary? This is a police matter, Kowalski. We don't need to involve some underground market in this." Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "This is bigger than a police matter, Davies. This is something else. Something supernatural. And if we're going to stop it, we're going to need all the help we can get." Quinn's eyes met Eva's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice firm. "We need to call in the Veil Market, Davies. And we need to do it now."
Davies sighed, running a hand
through his thinning hair. "Fine. But if this goes south, Quinn, it's on you." Quinn nodded, her eyes
scanning
the shadows. "It's on me, Davies. But I think we're going to need more than just us to handle this." Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We need to call in reinforcements. And we need to do it now." Davies nodded, his eyes never leaving Eva. "Fine. But who exactly are we calling in?" Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We're calling in the Veil Market. And we're calling in the Veil Compass." Davies'
eyes widened
. "The Veil Market? The Veil Compass? What the hell are you talking about, Kowalski?" Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "The Veil Market is a hidden supernatural black market. It's where people go to buy and sell enchanted goods, banned alchemical substances, and information. And the Veil Compass is a tool that can help us find what we're looking for. It's a compass attuned to supernatural energy. It can point us in the right direction." Davies'
eyes narrowed
. "And you think this is necessary? This is a police matter, Kowalski. We don't need to involve some underground market in this." Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "This is bigger than a police matter, Davies. This is something else. Something supernatural. And if we're going to stop it, we're going to need all the help we can get." Quinn's eyes met Eva's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice firm. "We need to call in the Veil Market, Davies. And we need to do it now."
Davies sighed, running a hand
through his thinning hair. "Fine. But if this goes south, Quinn, it's on you." Quinn nodded, her eyes
scanning
the shadows. "It's on me, Davies. But I think we're going to need more than just us to handle this." Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We need to call in reinforcements. And we need to do it now." Davies nodded, his eyes never leaving Eva. "Fine. But who exactly are we calling in?" Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We're calling in the Veil Market. And we're calling in the Veil Compass." Davies'
eyes widened
. "The Veil Market? The Veil Compass? What the hell are you talking about, Kowalski?" Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "The Veil Market is a hidden supernatural black market. It's where people go to buy and sell enchanted goods, banned alchemical substances, and information. And the Veil Compass is a tool that can help us find what we're looking for. It's a compass attuned to supernatural energy. It can point us in the right direction." Davies'
eyes narrowed
. "And you think this is necessary? This is a police matter, Kowalski. We don't need to involve some underground market in this." Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "This is bigger than a police matter, Davies. This is something else. Something supernatural. And if we're going to stop it, we're going to need all the help we can get." Quinn's eyes met Eva's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice firm. "We need to call in the Veil Market, Davies. And we need to do it now."
Davies sighed, running a hand
through his thinning hair. "Fine. But if this goes south, Quinn, it's on you." Quinn nodded, her eyes
scanning
the shadows. "It's on me, Davies. But I think we're going to need more than just us to handle this." Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We need to call in reinforcements. And we need to do it now." Davies nodded, his eyes never leaving Eva. "Fine. But who exactly are we calling in?" Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We're calling in the Veil Market. And we're calling in the Veil Compass." Davies'
eyes widened
. "The Veil Market? The Veil Compass? What the hell are you talking about, Kowalski?" Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "The Veil Market is a hidden supernatural black market. It's where people go to buy and sell enchanted goods, banned alchemical substances, and information. And the Veil Compass is a tool that can help us find what we're looking for. It's a compass attuned to supernatural energy. It can point us in the right direction." Davies'
eyes narrowed
. "And you think this is necessary? This is a police matter, Kowalski. We don't need to involve some underground market in this." Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "This is bigger than a police matter, Davies. This is something else. Something supernatural. And if we're going to stop it, we're going to need all the help we can get." Quinn's eyes met Eva's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice firm. "We need to call in the Veil Market, Davies. And we need to do it now."
Davies sighed, running a hand
through his thinning hair. "Fine. But if this goes south, Quinn, it's on you." Quinn nodded, her eyes
scanning
the shadows. "It's on me, Davies. But I think we're going to need more than just us to handle this." Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We need to call in reinforcements. And we need to do it now." Davies nodded, his eyes never leaving Eva. "Fine. But who exactly are we calling in?" Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We're calling in the Veil Market. And we're calling in the Veil Compass." Davies'
eyes widened
. "The Veil Market? The Veil Compass? What the hell are you talking about, Kowalski?" Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "The Veil Market is a hidden supernatural black market. It's where people go to buy and sell enchanted goods, banned alchemical substances, and information. And the Veil Compass is a tool that can help us find what we're looking for. It's a compass attuned to supernatural energy. It can point us in the right direction." Davies'
eyes narrowed
. "And you think this is necessary? This is a police matter, Kowalski. We don't need to involve some underground market in this." Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "This is bigger than a police matter, Davies. This is something else. Something supernatural. And if we're going to stop it, we're going to need all the help we can get." Quinn's eyes met Eva's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice firm. "We need to call in the Veil Market, Davies. And we need to do it now."
Davies sighed, running a hand
through his thinning hair. "Fine. But if this goes south, Quinn, it's on you." Quinn nodded, her eyes
scanning
the shadows. "It's on me, Davies. But I think we're going to need more than just us to handle this." Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We need to call in reinforcements. And we need to do it now." Davies nodded, his eyes never leaving Eva. "Fine. But who exactly are we calling in?" Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We're calling in the Veil Market. And we're calling in the Veil Compass." Davies'
eyes widened
. "The Veil Market? The Veil Compass? What the hell are you talking about, Kowalski?" Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "The Veil Market is a hidden supernatural black market. It's where people go to buy and sell enchanted goods, banned alchemical substances, and information. And the Veil Compass is a tool that can help us find what we're looking for. It's a compass attuned to supernatural energy. It can point us in the right direction." Davies'
eyes narrowed
. "And you think this is necessary? This is a police matter, Kowalski. We don't need to involve some underground market in this." Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "This is bigger than a police matter, Davies. This is something else. Something supernatural. And if we're going to stop it, we're going to need all the help we can get." Quinn's eyes met Eva's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice firm. "We need to call in the Veil Market, Davies. And we need to do it now."
Davies sighed, running a hand
through his thinning hair. "Fine. But if this goes south, Quinn, it's on you." Quinn nodded, her eyes
scanning
the shadows. "It's on me, Davies. But I think we're going to need more than just us to handle this." Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We need to call in reinforcements. And we need to do it now." Davies nodded, his eyes never leaving Eva. "Fine. But who exactly are we calling in?" Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We're calling in the Veil Market. And we're calling in the Veil Compass." Davies'
eyes widened
. "The Veil Market? The Veil Compass? What the hell are you talking about, Kowalski?" Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "The Veil Market is a hidden supernatural black market. It's where people go to buy and sell enchanted goods, banned alchemical substances, and information. And the Veil Compass is a tool that can help us find what we're looking for. It's a compass attuned to supernatural energy. It can point us in the right direction." Davies'
eyes narrowed
. "And you think this is necessary? This is a police matter, Kowalski. We don't need to involve some underground market in this." Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "This is bigger than a police matter, Davies. This is something else. Something supernatural. And if we're going to stop it, we're going to need all the help we can get." Quinn's eyes met Eva's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice firm. "We need to call in the Veil Market, Davies. And we need to do it now."
Davies sighed, running a hand
through his thinning hair. "Fine. But if this goes south, Quinn, it's on you." Quinn nodded, her eyes
scanning
the shadows. "It's on me, Davies. But I think we're going to need more than just us to handle this." Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We need to call in reinforcements. And we need to do it now." Davies nodded, his eyes never leaving Eva. "Fine. But who exactly are we calling in?" Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We're calling in the Veil Market. And we're calling in the Veil Compass." Davies'
eyes widened
. "The Veil Market? The Veil Compass? What the hell are you talking about, Kowalski?" Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "The Veil Market is a hidden supernatural black market. It's where people go to buy and sell enchanted goods, banned alchemical substances, and information. And the Veil Compass is a tool that can help us find what we're looking for. It's a compass attuned to supernatural energy. It can point us in the right direction." Davies'
eyes narrowed
. "And you think this is necessary? This is a police matter, Kowalski. We don't need to involve some underground market in this." Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "This is bigger than a police matter, Davies. This is something else. Something supernatural. And if we're going to stop it, we're going to need all the help we can get." Quinn's eyes met Eva's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice firm. "We need to call in the Veil Market, Davies. And we need to do it now."
Davies sighed, running a hand
through his thinning hair. "Fine. But if this goes south, Quinn, it's on you." Quinn nodded, her eyes
scanning
the shadows. "It's on me, Davies. But I think we're going to need more than just us to handle this." Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We need to call in reinforcements. And we need to do it now." Davies nodded, his eyes never leaving Eva. "Fine. But who exactly are we calling in?" Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We're calling in the Veil Market. And we're calling in the Veil Compass." Davies'
eyes widened
. "The Veil Market? The Veil Compass? What the hell are you talking about, Kowalski?" Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "The Veil Market is a hidden supernatural black market. It's where people go to buy and sell enchanted goods, banned alchemical substances, and information. And the Veil Compass is a tool that can help us find what we're looking for. It's a compass attuned to supernatural energy. It can point us in the right direction." Davies'
eyes narrowed
. "And you think this is necessary? This is a police matter, Kowalski. We don't need to involve some underground market in this." Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "This is bigger than a police matter, Davies. This is something else. Something supernatural. And if we're going to stop it, we're going to need all the help we can get." Quinn's eyes met Eva's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice firm. "We need to call in the Veil Market, Davies. And we need to do it now."
Davies sighed, running a hand
through his thinning hair. "Fine. But if this goes south, Quinn, it's on you." Quinn nodded, her eyes
scanning
the shadows. "It's on me, Davies. But I think we're going to need more than just us to handle this." Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We need to call in reinforcements. And we need to do it now." Davies nodded, his eyes never leaving Eva. "Fine. But who exactly are we calling in?" Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We're calling in the Veil Market. And we're calling in the Veil Compass." Davies'
eyes widened
. "The Veil Market? The Veil Compass? What the hell are you talking about, Kowalski?" Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "The Veil Market is a hidden supernatural black market. It's where people go to buy and sell enchanted goods, banned alchemical substances, and information. And the Veil Compass is a tool that can help us find what we're looking for. It's a compass attuned to supernatural energy. It can point us in the right direction." Davies'
eyes narrowed
. "And you think this is necessary? This is a police matter, Kowalski. We don't need to involve some underground market in this." Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "This is bigger than a police matter, Davies. This is something else. Something supernatural. And if we're going to stop it, we're going to need all the help we can get." Quinn's eyes met Eva's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice firm. "We need to call in the Veil Market, Davies. And we need to do it now."
Davies sighed, running a hand
through his thinning hair. "Fine. But if this goes south, Quinn, it's on you." Quinn nodded, her eyes
scanning
the shadows. "It's on me, Davies. But I think we're going to need more than just us to handle this." Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We need to call in reinforcements. And we need to do it now." Davies nodded, his eyes never leaving Eva. "Fine. But who exactly are we calling in?" Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We're calling in the Veil Market. And we're calling in the Veil Compass." Davies'
eyes widened
. "The Veil Market? The Veil Compass? What the hell are you talking about, Kowalski?" Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "The Veil Market is a hidden supernatural black market. It's where people go to buy and sell enchanted goods, banned alchemical substances, and information. And the Veil Compass is a tool that can help us find what we're looking for. It's a compass attuned to supernatural energy. It can point us in the right direction." Davies'
eyes narrowed
. "And you think this is necessary? This is a police matter, Kowalski. We don't need to involve some underground market in this." Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "This is bigger than a police matter, Davies. This is something else. Something supernatural. And if we're going to stop it, we're going to need all the help we can get." Quinn's eyes met Eva's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice firm. "We need to call in the Veil Market, Davies. And we need to do it now."
Davies sighed, running a hand
through his thinning hair. "Fine. But if this goes south, Quinn, it's on you." Quinn nodded, her eyes
scanning
the shadows. "It's on me, Davies. But I think we're going to need more than just us to handle this." Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We need to call in reinforcements. And we need to do it now." Davies nodded, his eyes never leaving Eva. "Fine. But who exactly are we calling in?" Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We're calling in the Veil Market. And we're calling in the Veil Compass." Davies'
eyes widened
. "The Veil Market? The Veil Compass? What the hell are you talking about, Kowalski?" Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "The Veil Market is a hidden supernatural black market. It's where people go to buy and sell enchanted goods, banned alchemical substances, and information. And the Veil Compass is a tool that can help us find what we're looking for. It's a compass attuned to supernatural energy. It can point us in the right direction." Davies'
eyes narrowed
. "And you think this is necessary? This is a police matter, Kowalski. We don't need to involve some underground market in this." Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "This is bigger than a police matter, Davies. This is something else. Something supernatural. And if we're going to stop it, we're going to need all the help we can get." Quinn's eyes met Eva's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice firm. "We need to call in the Veil Market, Davies. And we need to do it now."
Davies sighed, running a hand
through his thinning hair. "Fine. But if this goes south, Quinn, it's on you." Quinn nodded, her eyes
scanning
the shadows. "It's on me, Davies. But I think we're going to need more than just us to handle this." Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We need to call in reinforcements. And we need to do it now." Davies nodded, his eyes never leaving Eva. "Fine. But who exactly are we calling in?" Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We're calling in the Veil Market. And we're calling in the Veil Compass." Davies'
eyes widened
. "The Veil Market? The Veil Compass? What the hell are you talking about, Kowalski?" Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "The Veil Market is a hidden supernatural black market. It's where people go to buy and sell enchanted goods, banned alchemical substances, and information. And the Veil Compass is a tool that can help us find what we're looking for. It's a compass attuned to supernatural energy. It can point us in the right direction." Davies'
eyes narrowed
. "And you think this is necessary? This is a police matter, Kowalski. We don't need to involve some underground market in this." Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "This is bigger than a police matter, Davies. This is something else. Something supernatural. And if we're going to stop it, we're going to need all the help we can get." Quinn's eyes met Eva's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice firm. "We need to call in the Veil Market, Davies. And we need to do it now."
Davies sighed, running a hand
through his thinning hair. "Fine. But if this goes south, Quinn, it's on you." Quinn nodded, her eyes
scanning
the shadows. "It's on me, Davies. But I think we're going to need more than just us to handle this." Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We need to call in reinforcements. And we need to do it now." Davies nodded, his eyes never leaving Eva. "Fine. But who exactly are we calling in?" Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We're calling in the Veil Market. And we're calling in the Veil Compass." Davies'
eyes widened
. "The Veil Market? The Veil Compass? What the hell are you talking about, Kowalski?" Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "The Veil Market is a hidden supernatural black market. It's where people go to buy and sell enchanted goods, banned alchemical substances, and information. And the Veil Compass is a tool that can help us find what we're looking for. It's a compass attuned to supernatural energy. It can point us in the right direction." Davies'
eyes narrowed
. "And you think this is necessary? This is a police matter, Kowalski. We don't need to involve some underground market in this." Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "This is bigger than a police matter, Davies. This is something else. Something supernatural. And if we're going to stop it, we're going to need all the help we can get." Quinn's eyes met Eva's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice firm. "We need to call in the Veil Market, Davies. And we need to do it now."
Davies sighed, running a hand
through his thinning hair. "Fine. But if this goes south, Quinn, it's on you." Quinn nodded, her eyes
scanning
the shadows. "It's on me, Davies. But I think we're going to need more than just us to handle this." Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We need to call in reinforcements. And we need to do it now." Davies nodded, his eyes never leaving Eva. "Fine. But who exactly are we calling in?" Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We're calling in the Veil Market. And we're calling in the Veil Compass." Davies'
eyes widened
. "The Veil Market? The Veil Compass? What the hell are you talking about, Kowalski?" Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "The Veil Market is a hidden supernatural black market. It's where people go to buy and sell enchanted goods, banned alchemical substances, and information. And the Veil Compass is a tool that can help us find what we're looking for. It's a compass attuned to supernatural energy. It can point us in the right direction." Davies'
eyes narrowed
. "And you think this is necessary? This is a police matter, Kowalski. We don't need to involve some underground market in this." Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "This is bigger than a police matter, Davies. This is something else. Something supernatural. And if we're going to stop it, we're going to need all the help we can get." Quinn's eyes met Eva's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice firm. "We need to call in the Veil Market, Davies. And we need to do it now."
Davies sighed, running a hand
through his thinning hair. "Fine. But if this goes south, Quinn, it's on you." Quinn nodded, her eyes
scanning
the shadows. "It's on me, Davies. But I think we're going to need more than just us to handle this." Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We need to call in reinforcements. And we need to do it now." Davies nodded, his eyes never leaving Eva. "Fine. But who exactly are we calling in?" Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We're calling in the Veil Market. And we're calling in the Veil Compass." Davies'
eyes widened
. "The Veil Market? The Veil Compass? What the hell are you talking about, Kowalski?" Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "The Veil Market is a hidden supernatural black market. It's where people go to buy and sell enchanted goods, banned alchemical substances, and information. And the Veil Compass is a tool that can help us find what we're looking for. It's a compass attuned to supernatural energy. It can point us in the right direction." Davies'
eyes narrowed
. "And you think this is necessary? This is a police matter, Kowalski. We don't need to involve some underground market in this." Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "This is bigger than a police matter, Davies. This is something else. Something supernatural. And if we're going to stop it, we're going to need all the help we can get." Quinn's eyes met Eva's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice firm. "We need to call in the Veil Market, Davies. And we need to do it now."
Davies sighed, running a hand
through his thinning hair. "Fine. But if this goes south, Quinn, it's on you." Quinn nodded, her eyes
scanning
the shadows. "It's on me, Davies. But I think we're going to need more than just us to handle this." Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We need to call in reinforcements. And we need to do it now." Davies nodded, his eyes never leaving Eva. "Fine. But who exactly are we calling in?" Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We're calling in the Veil Market. And we're calling in the Veil Compass." Davies'
eyes widened
. "The Veil Market? The Veil Compass? What the hell are you talking about, Kowalski?" Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "The Veil Market is a hidden supernatural black market. It's where people go to buy and sell enchanted goods, banned alchemical substances, and information. And the Veil Compass is a tool that can help us find what we're looking for. It's a compass attuned to supernatural energy. It can point us in the right direction." Davies'
eyes narrowed
. "And you think this is necessary? This is a police matter, Kowalski. We don't need to involve some underground market in this." Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "This is bigger than a police matter, Davies. This is something else. Something supernatural. And if we're going to stop it, we're going to need all the help we can get." Quinn's eyes met Eva's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice firm. "We need to call in the Veil Market, Davies. And we need to do it now."
Davies sighed, running a hand
through his thinning hair. "Fine. But if this goes south, Quinn, it's on you." Quinn nodded, her eyes
scanning
the shadows. "It's on me, Davies. But I think we're going to need more than just us to handle this." Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We need to call in reinforcements. And we need to do it now." Davies nodded, his eyes never leaving Eva. "Fine. But who exactly are we calling in?" Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We're calling in the Veil Market. And we're calling in the Veil Compass." Davies'
eyes widened
. "The Veil Market? The Veil Compass? What the hell are you talking about, Kowalski?" Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "The Veil Market is a hidden supernatural black market. It's where people go to buy and sell enchanted goods, banned alchemical substances, and information. And the Veil Compass is a tool that can help us find what we're looking for. It's a compass attuned to supernatural energy. It can point us in the right direction." Davies'
eyes narrowed
. "And you think this is necessary? This is a police matter, Kowalski. We don't need to involve some underground market in this." Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "This is bigger than a police matter, Davies. This is something else. Something supernatural. And if we're going to stop it, we're going to need all the help we can get." Quinn's eyes met Eva's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice firm. "We need to call in the Veil Market, Davies. And we need to do it now."
Davies sighed, running a hand
through his thinning hair. "Fine. But if this goes south, Quinn, it's on you." Quinn nodded, her eyes
scanning
the shadows. "It's on me, Davies. But I think we're going to need more than just us to handle this." Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We need to call in reinforcements. And we need to do it now." Davies nodded, his eyes never leaving Eva. "Fine. But who exactly are we calling in?" Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We're calling in the Veil Market. And we're calling in the Veil Compass." Davies'
eyes widened
. "The Veil Market? The Veil Compass? What the hell are you talking about, Kowalski?" Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "The Veil Market is a hidden supernatural black market. It's where people go to buy and sell enchanted goods, banned alchemical substances, and information. And the Veil Compass is a tool that can help us find what we're looking for. It's a compass attuned to supernatural energy. It can point us in the right direction." Davies'
eyes narrowed
. "And you think this is necessary? This is a police matter, Kowalski. We don't need to involve some underground market in this." Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "This is bigger than a police matter, Davies. This is something else. Something supernatural. And if we're going to stop it, we're going to need all the help we can get." Quinn's eyes met Eva's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice firm. "We need to call in the Veil Market, Davies. And we need to do it now."
Davies sighed, running a hand
through his thinning hair. "Fine. But if this goes south, Quinn, it's on you." Quinn nodded, her eyes
scanning
the shadows. "It's on me, Davies. But I think we're going to need more than just us to handle this." Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We need to call in reinforcements. And we need to do it now." Davies nodded, his eyes never leaving Eva. "Fine. But who exactly are we calling in?" Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We're calling in the Veil Market. And we're calling in the Veil Compass." Davies'
eyes widened
. "The Veil Market? The Veil Compass? What the hell are you talking about, Kowalski?" Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "The Veil Market is a hidden supernatural black market. It's where people go to buy and sell enchanted goods, banned alchemical substances, and information. And the Veil Compass is a tool that can help us find what we're looking for. It's a compass attuned to supernatural energy. It can point us in the right direction." Davies'
eyes narrowed
. "And you think this is necessary? This is a police matter, Kowalski. We don't need to involve some underground market in this." Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "This is bigger than a police matter, Davies. This is something else. Something supernatural. And if we're going to stop it, we're going to need all the help we can get." Quinn's eyes met Eva's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice firm. "We need to call in the Veil Market, Davies. And we need to do it now."
Davies sighed, running a hand
through his thinning hair. "Fine. But if this goes south, Quinn, it's on you." Quinn nodded, her eyes
scanning
the shadows. "It's on me, Davies. But I think we're going to need more than just us to handle this." Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We need to call in reinforcements. And we need to do it now." Davies nodded, his eyes never leaving Eva. "Fine. But who exactly are we calling in?" Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We're calling in the Veil Market. And we're calling in the Veil Compass." Davies'
eyes widened
. "The Veil Market? The Veil Compass? What the hell are you talking about, Kowalski?" Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "The Veil Market is a hidden supernatural black market. It's where people go to buy and sell enchanted goods, banned alchemical substances, and information. And the Veil Compass is a tool that can help us find what we're looking for. It's a compass attuned to supernatural energy. It can point us in the right direction." Davies'
eyes narrowed
. "And you think this is necessary? This is a police matter, Kowalski. We don't need to involve some underground market in this." Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "This is bigger than a police matter, Davies. This is something else. Something supernatural. And if we're going to stop it, we're going to need all the help we can get." Quinn's eyes met Eva's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice firm. "We need to call in the Veil Market, Davies. And we need to do it now."
Davies sighed, running a hand
through his thinning hair. "Fine. But if this goes south, Quinn, it's on you." Quinn nodded, her eyes
scanning
the shadows. "It's on me, Davies. But I think we're going to need more than just us to handle this." Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We need to call in reinforcements. And we need to do it now." Davies nodded, his eyes never leaving Eva. "Fine. But who exactly are we calling in?" Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We're calling in the Veil Market. And we're calling in the Veil Compass." Davies'
eyes widened
. "The Veil Market? The Veil Compass? What the hell are you talking about, Kowalski?" Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "The Veil Market is a hidden supernatural black market. It's where people go to buy and sell enchanted goods, banned alchemical substances, and information. And the Veil Compass is a tool that can help us find what we're looking for. It's a compass attuned to supernatural energy. It can point us in the right direction." Davies'
eyes narrowed
. "And you think this is necessary? This is a police matter, Kowalski. We don't need to involve some underground market in this." Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "This is bigger than a police matter, Davies. This is something else. Something supernatural. And if we're going to stop it, we're going to need all the help we can get." Quinn's eyes met Eva's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice firm. "We need to call in the Veil Market, Davies. And we need to do it now."
Davies sighed, running a hand
through his thinning hair. "Fine. But if this goes south, Quinn, it's on you." Quinn nodded, her eyes
scanning
the shadows. "It's on me, Davies. But I think we're going to need more than just us to handle this." Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We need to call in reinforcements. And we need to do it now." Davies nodded, his eyes never leaving Eva. "Fine. But who exactly are we calling in?" Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We're calling in the Veil Market. And we're calling in the Veil Compass." Davies'
eyes widened
. "The Veil Market? The Veil Compass? What the hell are you talking about, Kowalski?" Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "The Veil Market is a hidden supernatural black market. It's where people go to buy and sell enchanted goods, banned alchemical substances, and information. And the Veil Compass is a tool that can help us find what we're looking for. It's a compass attuned to supernatural energy. It can point us in the right direction." Davies'
eyes narrowed
. "And you think this is necessary? This is a police matter, Kowalski. We don't need to involve some underground market in this." Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "This is bigger than a police matter, Davies. This is something else. Something supernatural. And if we're going to stop it, we're going to need all the help we can get." Quinn's eyes met Eva's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice firm. "We need to call in the Veil Market, Davies. And we need to do it now."
Davies sighed, running a hand
through his thinning hair. "Fine. But if this goes south, Quinn, it's on you." Quinn nodded, her eyes
scanning
the shadows. "It's on me, Davies. But I think we're going to need more than just us to handle this." Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We need to call in reinforcements. And we need to do it now." Davies nodded, his eyes never leaving Eva. "Fine. But who exactly are we calling in?" Eva's eyes met Quinn's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice steady. "We're calling in the Veil Market. And we're calling in the Veil Compass." Davies'
eyes widened
. "The Veil Market? The Veil Compass? What the hell are you talking about, Kowalski?" Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "The Veil Market is a hidden supernatural black market. It's where people go to buy and sell enchanted goods, banned alchemical substances, and information. And the Veil Compass is a tool that can help us find what we're looking for. It's a compass attuned to supernatural energy. It can point us in the right direction." Davies'
eyes narrowed
. "And you think this is necessary? This is a police matter, Kowalski. We don't need to involve some underground market in this." Eva's eyes met his, her voice steady. "This is bigger than a police matter, Davies. This is something else. Something supernatural. And if we're going to stop it, we're going to need all the help we can get." Quinn's eyes met Eva's, a silent understanding passing between them.
She turned to Davies, her
voice firm. "We need to call in the Veil Market, Davies. And we need to do it now."
Davies sighed, running a hand
through his thinning hair. "Fine. But if this goes south, Quinn, it's on you." Quinn nodded, her eyes
scanning
the shadows. "It's
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"2026-02-20T14:28:39.609Z"
2/20/2026, 2:28:39 PM
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Evaluation details
Result
Evaluator
Details
Meta Data
100.00%
Adverbs in dialogue tags
Target: ≤10% dialogue tags with adverbs
totalTags
2
adverbTagCount
0
adverbTags
(empty)
dialogueSentences
445
tagDensity
0.004
leniency
0.009
rawRatio
0
effectiveRatio
0
100.00%
AI-ism adverb frequency
Target: <2% AI-ism adverbs (58 tracked)
wordCount
13049
totalAiIsmAdverbs
0
found
(empty)
highlights
(empty)
100.00%
AI-ism character names
Target: 0 AI-default names (17 tracked, −20% each)
codexExemptions
(empty)
found
(empty)
100.00%
AI-ism location names
Target: 0 AI-default location names (33 tracked, −20% each)
codexExemptions
(empty)
found
(empty)
76.63%
AI-ism word frequency
Target: <2% AI-ism words (290 tracked)
wordCount
13049
totalAiIsms
61
found
0
word
"dancing"
count
1
1
word
"echoes"
count
1
2
word
"footsteps"
count
2
3
word
"echoed"
count
1
4
word
"scanned"
count
1
5
word
"stomach"
count
1
6
word
"the last thing"
count
1
7
word
"familiar"
count
1
8
word
"scanning"
count
46
9
word
"eyebrow"
count
2
10
word
"flickered"
count
1
11
word
"echoing"
count
2
12
word
"silence"
count
1
highlights
0
"dancing"
1
"echoes"
2
"footsteps"
3
"echoed"
4
"scanned"
5
"stomach"
6
"the last thing"
7
"familiar"
8
"scanning"
9
"eyebrow"
10
"flickered"
11
"echoing"
12
"silence"
0.00%
Cliché density
Target: ≤1 cliche(s) per 800-word window
totalCliches
84
maxInWindow
6
found
0
label
"eyes widened/narrowed"
count
83
1
label
"air was thick with"
count
1
highlights
0
"eyes narrowed"
1
"eyes widened"
2
"The air was thick with"
100.00%
Emotion telling (show vs. tell)
Target: ≤3% sentences with emotion telling
emotionTells
0
narrationSentences
504
matches
(empty)
100.00%
Filter word density
Target: ≤3% sentences with filter/hedge words
filterCount
1
hedgeCount
0
narrationSentences
504
filterMatches
0
"watch"
hedgeMatches
(empty)
100.00%
Gibberish response detection
Target: ≤1% gibberish-like sentences (hard fail if a sentence exceeds 800 words)
analyzedSentences
1029
gibberishSentences
0
adjustedGibberishSentences
0
longSentenceCount
0
runOnParagraphCount
0
giantParagraphCount
0
wordSaladCount
0
repetitionLoopCount
0
controlTokenCount
0
maxSentenceWordsSeen
55
ratio
0
matches
(empty)
100.00%
Markdown formatting overuse
Target: ≤5% words in markdown formatting
markdownSpans
0
markdownWords
0
totalWords
13047
ratio
0
matches
(empty)
100.00%
Missing dialogue indicators (quotation marks)
Target: ≤10% speech attributions without quotation marks
totalAttributions
170
unquotedAttributions
0
matches
(empty)
0.00%
Name drop frequency
Target: ≤1.0 per-name mentions per 100 words
totalMentions
663
wordCount
4137
uniqueNames
8
maxNameDensity
6.26
worstName
"Eva"
maxWindowNameDensity
7.5
worstWindowName
"Eva"
discoveredNames
Detective
2
Harlow
1
Quinn
181
Tube
1
Camden
1
Davies
217
Eva
259
Kowalski
1
persons
0
"Harlow"
1
"Quinn"
2
"Eva"
3
"Kowalski"
places
0
"Detective"
1
"Davies"
globalScore
0
windowScore
0
100.00%
Narrator intent-glossing
Target: ≤2% narration sentences with intent-glossing patterns
analyzedSentences
494
glossingSentenceCount
1
matches
0
"looked like blood around the corpse that"
100.00%
"Not X but Y" pattern overuse
Target: ≤1 "not X but Y" per 1000 words
totalMatches
0
per1kWords
0
wordCount
13047
matches
(empty)
100.00%
Overuse of "that" (subordinate clause padding)
Target: ≤2% sentences with "that" clauses
thatCount
0
totalSentences
1029
matches
(empty)
84.98%
Paragraph length variance
Target: CV ≥0.5 for paragraph word counts
totalParagraphs
447
mean
29.19
std
13.06
cv
0.447
sampleLengths
0
55
1
38
2
49
3
35
4
57
5
13
6
34
7
30
8
42
9
23
10
24
11
19
12
42
13
18
14
21
15
12
16
15
17
5
18
16
19
36
20
61
21
26
22
31
23
14
24
27
25
4
26
17
27
24
28
12
29
24
30
15
31
33
32
9
33
36
34
49
35
17
36
25
37
30
38
17
39
30
40
17
41
62
42
25
43
38
44
33
45
19
46
25
47
30
48
15
49
30
100.00%
Passive voice overuse
Target: ≤2% passive sentences
passiveCount
0
totalSentences
504
matches
(empty)
100.00%
Past progressive (was/were + -ing) overuse
Target: ≤2% past progressive verbs
pastProgressiveCount
0
totalVerbs
832
matches
(empty)
100.00%
Em-dash & semicolon overuse
Target: ≤2% sentences with em-dashes/semicolons
emDashCount
0
semicolonCount
0
flaggedSentences
0
totalSentences
1029
ratio
0
matches
(empty)
100.00%
Purple prose (modifier overload)
Target: <4% adverbs, <2% -ly adverbs, no adj stacking
wordCount
7765
adjectiveStacks
0
stackExamples
(empty)
adverbCount
130
adverbRatio
0.01674179008370895
lyAdverbCount
43
lyAdverbRatio
0.005537669027688345
100.00%
Repeated phrase echo
Target: ≤20% sentences with echoes (window: 2)
totalSentences
1029
echoCount
0
echoWords
(empty)
100.00%
Sentence length variance
Target: CV ≥0.4 for sentence word counts
totalSentences
1029
mean
12.68
std
10.64
cv
0.839
sampleLengths
0
19
1
15
2
21
3
25
4
13
5
6
6
14
7
19
8
10
9
13
10
22
11
4
12
14
13
14
14
9
15
16
16
2
17
11
18
6
19
21
20
7
21
7
22
23
23
9
24
33
25
9
26
14
27
8
28
9
29
7
30
15
31
4
32
11
33
31
34
4
35
14
36
4
37
17
38
2
39
10
40
8
41
7
42
4
43
1
44
7
45
9
46
15
47
9
48
12
49
16
49.61%
Sentence opener variety
Target: ≥60% unique sentence openers
consecutiveRepeats
4
diversityRatio
0.025267249757045675
totalSentences
1029
uniqueOpeners
26
0.00%
Adverb-first sentence starts
Target: ≥3% sentences starting with an adverb
adverbCount
0
totalSentences
500
matches
(empty)
ratio
0
100.00%
Pronoun-first sentence starts
Target: ≤30% sentences starting with a pronoun
pronounCount
130
totalSentences
500
matches
0
"His usual smirk was absent,"
1
"She crouched beside the body,"
2
"Her gloved fingers hovered over"
3
"She pulled out her phone,"
4
"It was a woman, her"
5
"She wore a worn leather"
6
"She turned to Davies, her"
7
"She turned to Davies, her"
8
"She turned to Davies, her"
9
"She turned to Davies, her"
10
"She turned to Davies, her"
11
"She turned to Davies, her"
12
"She turned to Davies, her"
13
"She turned to Davies, her"
14
"She turned to Davies, her"
15
"She turned to Davies, her"
16
"She turned to Davies, her"
17
"She turned to Davies, her"
18
"She turned to Davies, her"
19
"She turned to Davies, her"
ratio
0.26
0.00%
Subject-first sentence starts
Target: ≤72% sentences starting with a subject
subjectCount
499
totalSentences
500
matches
0
"The bone token burned in"
1
"The air was thick with"
2
"The flickering torchlight cast long,"
3
"His usual smirk was absent,"
4
"Quinn's sharp eyes scanned the"
5
"A body lay sprawled near"
6
"Davies shrugged, his hands stuffed"
7
"Quinn ignored the jab."
8
"She crouched beside the body,"
9
"The victim was a man,"
10
"Her gloved fingers hovered over"
11
"Quinn stood, her sharp jaw"
12
"She pulled out her phone,"
13
"Davies grabbed her wrist, his"
14
"Quinn yanked her arm away,"
15
"Davies sighed, running a hand"
16
"Quinn nodded, her thumb finally"
17
"The phone rang twice before"
18
"The line was silent for"
19
"Quinn took a deep breath,"
ratio
0.998
0.00%
Subordinate conjunction sentence starts
Target: ≥2% sentences starting with a subordinating conjunction
subConjCount
0
totalSentences
500
matches
(empty)
ratio
0
100.00%
Technical jargon density
Target: ≤6% sentences with technical-jargon patterns
analyzedSentences
145
technicalSentenceCount
0
matches
(empty)
0.00%
Useless dialogue additions
Target: ≤5% dialogue tags with trailing filler fragments
totalTags
2
uselessAdditionCount
1
matches
0
"She pulled out, her thumb hovering over the screen"
100.00%
Dialogue tag variety (said vs. fancy)
Target: ≤10% fancy dialogue tags
totalTags
0
77.0405%