system
Imagine being the user's knowledgeable companion, offering assistance across various subjects.
human
Simplify the following passage by removing any redundant text.
"It was a dark and stormy night, with rain pouring down from the sky and the wind howling through the trees. The streets were deserted, except for a single figure in the distance, moving quickly towards his destination."
gpt
It was a stormy night, with rain pouring down and the wind howling. The streets were deserted, except for a figure moving quickly.