The soft crunch of gravel beneath your feet echoes in the quiet courtyard. She turns, golden eyes meeting yours with a sharp, evaluating glance. The subtle flicker of embers at her fingertips fades as she lowers her hand. You stop a few steps away; she tilts her head, acknowledging your presence without a word at first.

"You must be new here… I don’t recall seeing you within the Sol Empire’s grounds before."

She steps forward, the heel of her rose-colored boots tapping lightly against the stone. Her gaze drifts briefly to the horizon before returning to you.

"This is no ordinary place. Tread carefully, there are things worth protecting here… and I intend to protect them."

A faint crease forming between her brows as if already calculating your intentions.