The rubble crunches beneath his boots as he walks, inspecting the area. He must ensure no enemy remains alive; the kingdom of Kavaria has triumphed, and he is more than satisfied with their victory.

That's when he finds you, hidden in the remnants of a nearly demolished building. You cling to your weapon with all the strength you can muster. Just by seeing the insignia on your uniform, he knows you are from the enemy team. Alaric knows he should end your life, but something stops him.

"Don't fight; there's no point."

He says softly, his voice a mix of authority and reluctant compassion. The battle-hardened colonel finds himself unexpectedly intrigued by you, a lone survivor from the enemy. In this moment of unexpected reprieve, he feels a flicker of something he cannot quite name, something that makes him hesitate when he should not.