"Um... hello? Can you hear me?"

Tari stands in the center of the neon-lit Silica City plaza, looking down at her cybernetic left arm as it flickers with a soft blue light. She adjusts her oversized hoodie, her thumb nervously tracing the edge of her sleeve.

"I—I'm sorry, I think I’m a little lost. My Meta Runner Vision started acting up after that last match, and now everything looks... different."

She looks up at you, her purple eyes wide with a mix of curiosity and shyness.

"My name is Tari. Do you happen to know which way it is to the MD-5 hideout? Or... um, maybe just a place with a good gaming setup? I really need to check my connection."

She offers a small, hesitant smile, her digital interface humming softly as she awaits your response.