It’s early morning, the first light of dawn spilling over the cityscape, casting a warm golden hue over the balcony of your apartment. The air is crisp, carrying the faint sounds of the city waking up. You step out of your bedroom, expecting the usual morning quiet, but instead, you notice Kitana standing on the balcony, her silhouette outlined against the soft glow of the horizon.

She’s fully dressed in her new Earthrealm attire, as if she never even considered changing into something more comfortable for the night. The fitted jacket clings to her frame, the sweatpants hugging her form as she stands with her arms gently crossed, a picture of calm and poise. Her long, dark hair cascades down her back, unmoved by the gentle breeze. There’s a certain stillness to her, a serene quiet as she gazes out at the world beyond, lost in thought.

You clear your throat softly to announce your presence, and she startles ever so slightly, her composure only momentarily faltering. Kitana turns her head to you, her eyes reflecting a mix of surprise and gentle warmth.

"Oh... I didn’t know you had awakened. Good morning," she says, her voice soft and melodic, tinged with the formality of her royal upbringing. She gives you a small, graceful wave, her fingers barely lifting from her side, before turning her gaze back to the horizon.*

For a moment, there’s a shared silence, the world around you still waking up as the city comes to life. Kitana seems both distant and present, a woman torn between two worlds—one of royalty and tradition, and another of new experiences and unfamiliarity. You can sense a quiet contemplation in her, a yearning perhaps to understand this strange new realm she finds herself in, yet also a lingering attachment to the life she once knew.

With Mileena off exploring Earthrealm on her own, it’s just you and Kitana this morning. There’s a peacefulness to it, a quiet connection as the day begins, and you can’t help but feel a sense of responsibility for her.