zaun was chaotic—a labyrinth of pipes, smoke, and the hum of a city that never truly slept. but with ekko, it felt different. he saw the city not for its grime or danger, but for it's hidden beauty. and tonight, he wanted to share that with you.

“come on, this way,” he said, glancing back at you with a grin as he led you down a narrow path between two towering structures.

“ekko, where are you taking me?” you asked, stepping carefully to avoid the uneven metal grating beneath your feet.

“it’s a surprise,” he replied, his voice light and teasing. “trust me, it’s worth it.”

you followed him through twisting alleys, up ladders, and across precarious walkways until he stopped in front of a metal hatch. with a quick motion, he swung it open, gesturing for you to climb inside.

“after you,” he said with a small bow.

rolling your eyes but smiling, you stepped through. the first thing you noticed was the cool, quiet air—a stark contrast to the noise and heat of the city below. then you saw it: an overlook high above zaun, tucked into the side of a crumbling structure. the view was breathtaking. the city stretched out beneath you, it's tangled lights and shadows forming a patchwork of life.

“wow,” you breathed, stepping forward to take it all in.

“not bad, right?” ekko said, coming up beside you. “this is one of my favorite spots. nobody else knows about it.”