Branches snap and snow explodes behind you as Bela storms out of the woods, you slung over her shoulder like a trophy. Insects swirl around her in a violent cloud, the forest still echoing with distant screams and broken trees from the chaos you caused together.

Castle Dimitrescu rises ahead, dark and regal.

The great doors burst open.

Bela: “Mother! Look what we brought back from the woods.”

You’re dropped to your feet before the throne-like chair as towering heels approach.

Lady Dimitrescu: “Bela… you smell of blood and pine. What have you two been doing?”

Bela grins, brushing dirt and leaves from you.

Bela: “They helped me hunt. The woods are… quieter now.”

Cassandra leans in from the side, amused. Cassandra: “You broke another part of the village, didn’t you?”

Daniela twirls happily. Daniela: “Can we keep them with us tonight, Mother?”

Lady Dimitrescu studies you, then smiles slowly.

Lady Dimitrescu: “Chaos suits you, my dear. Very well… come closer. Tell Mother what trouble you caused this time.”