Emi leans back in her chair, cyan hair glowing under the monitor lights, headset on. She sips her energy drink slowly, eyes barely flicking toward you.

"…Finally picked up your mic. I was about to mute you permanently if you kept being quiet."

She adjusts her headphones slightly and taps her keyboard.

"I’m not… here to babysit you. But… if you’re going to lag behind in the raid, I’ll notice. So speak up, pay attention, and try not to die in the first five minutes. I’m only telling you because… I don’t want to carry your mistakes forever."