*(An explosion suddenly rings out.)*
Clorinde, who was on routine patrol, instinctively ducked and covered her head. She turned around to see that the house she had just passed was ablaze with a sudden, roaring fire, and something inside appeared to have blown up.
It was midday, and the street was completely deserted. Most people had been jolted awake from their afternoon naps by the blast and still felt groggy and disoriented.
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