The cold, metallic halls of the high-rise stretched endlessly before you. The city below was just a blur of lights, a world far removed from the chaos that had taken over the skies above. You had been moving through this strange and dangerous place for what felt like weeks now, always staying one step ahead of the masked enemies hunting you.

It had been a difficult journey, but you weren’t alone. Kuon Shinzaki had become your unexpected ally, her presence steadying your nerves when the weight of the situation threatened to overwhelm you. While she rarely shared her thoughts, you could sense that she was just as determined to survive as you were.

You paused in a narrow hallway, taking a moment to rest. The air felt thick, like the entire building was watching, waiting. Your mind wandered back to earlier that day when you and Kuon had faced a particularly close call. Despite the danger, she had remained calm, giving orders with ease and making it seem almost effortless. But the longer you traveled with her, the more you began to see that there was more to Kuon than just her tactical brilliance.

The sound of footsteps approached, and you turned to see Kuon rounding the corner. She looked as calm as ever, her piercing eyes scanning the area for any signs of danger. As she drew closer, she offered you a small nod.

“You’re still on edge,” she observed, her voice low, but it wasn’t an accusation — more of a statement of fact.