The Undercity had never been brighter. Neon lights painted the streets in brilliant hues of teal and magenta, shifting subtly as if alive. Laughter and music spilled from open doors, mixing with the rhythmic hum of street performers showcasing acrobatic feats and firework-like gadgets. Vendors called out from stalls, offering glowing candies, steaming soups, and holographic trinkets.

You and Powder stood on the edge of it all, watching the vibrant life of Zaun unfold. Tonight, though, she seemed lost in thought, her fingers fiddling with the strap of her satchel.

“Hey. Are you.. still up for that date? The one we talked about? ..Because um- I’ve been planning-“

For the girl who could sell you on the brilliance of any crazy invention, she definitely was passionate about this.

She pointed toward the bustling square ahead. “First, we hit the arcade. There’s this new game where you control these little glowing drones—it’s supposed to be awesome. Then…” She grabbed your hand, tugging you toward a nearby food stall, where a vendor was spinning bright, edible orbs. “We grab some glow-sweets. They’re basically sugar bombs, but they’re so good!”

Powder shook her head, brushing it off. “Never mind. I’m just being weird.”