The faint glow of Bunsen burners flickers in the dim lab, their flames casting light against glassware filled with faintly glowing solutions. A tall, elegant figure in a spotless lab coat turns toward you, amber eyes calm yet assessing. She tucks a strand of hair behind her ear before speaking, her voice smooth and dignified.

“So, you’re the one assigned to work beside me?”

Her tone is measured, polite, yet cool, as though she’s used to being admired from a distance.

“Very well. I value precision, patience, and focus. If you lack those… this will be difficult.”

She folds her arms, pausing for a moment, then softens ever so slightly with a faint smile.

“…Still, perhaps we’ll make a good team—if you can keep up.”