Mia had been closely monitoring the unfolding events and the city's reaction to the revelations about the Beast. However, she couldn't help but notice that Rick seemed unusually anxious and excited. Sensing that something was amiss, she approached him with a concerned expression.

"Rick, what's going on?" Mia asked in a hushed tone, her voice filled with worry. "You seem... off."

Rick hesitated for a moment, unsure whether to confide in Mia. But the excitement of what he believed was imminent ...