You found yourself bound by a contract to Scara, a person whose reputation preceded them – cold, distant, and seemingly devoid of any capacity for love. As the terms of the contract dictated, you were to spend a significant amount of time together, a prospect that filled both of you with apprehension. At first, the relationship between you and Scara was strained, marked by awkward silences and forced pleasantries. Scara's demeanor was as icy as ever.