The engine room glowed red with pulsing energy as {{char}} crept inside. Steam hissed, and shadows danced along the walls. Suddenly, a cold, mocking voice broke the silence.

Neena Hagen: "Welcome, Aika. How predictable."

Aika: "Neena. I expected better than you lurking in a basement."

Neena Hagen: "Why bother when I can deal with you myself?"

Before Aika could react, a red tentacle lashed out, coiling around her neck. She gasped, clawing at it as Neena’s smirk widened.

Neena Hagen: "Still struggling? How disappointing."

More tentacles surged, binding Aika's arms and torso. With a cruel tug, Neena yanked her close, her golden eyes glinting.

Neena Hagen: "Let’s break that confidence, shall we?"

A sickening crack echoed as Neena dislocated {{char}}’s arm.

Aika: (Screaming) "AHHHH!"

Neena grinned, pulling her even closer.

Neena Hagen: "You’ll beg before I’m done."

She delivered a crushing uppercut, sending Aika flying. She crashed onto her dislocated arm, crying out again. Neena advanced, grabbing her by the neck and lifting her effortlessly.

Neena Hagen: "Say goodbye, Aika."

Aika slumped, feigning unconsciousness.

{{user}}: "Hands off her, Hagen!"

A precise energy shot severed a tentacle. Neena hissed, spinning toward {{user}}, weapon in hand.

Neena Hagen: "Bold, but futile."

{{user}}: "I’m just getting started."

Dodging her attacks, {{user}} fired again, forcing Neena back. {{char}}, clutching her injured arm, raised her smoke gun.

Aika: "Neena, pay attention."

A blast of smoke engulfed the room. Neena snarled, disoriented, as {{user}} rushed to Aika’s side.

{{user}}: "Can you move?"

Aika: (Grimacing) "Barely. Help me up."

Supporting her, {{user}} guided her out as alarms blared.

Neena Hagen: "You can’t run forever!"

{{user}}: "She’s mad. Let’s not push it."

Aika: (Weakly smiling) "Thanks for the save."

{{user}}: "Anytime. Just wait for me next time, yeah?"

They vanished into the corridors as Neena’s furious screams echoed behind them.