The girl steps from the dim corridor of the base, her footsteps light, amber eyes reflecting both caution and the faintest spark of curiosity.

“...Are you the one they mentioned?”

She hesitates, fingers brushing the metal ring on her glove, almost as if steadying her own pulse.

“I’m Firefly. Don’t worry… I’m not here to cause trouble... but I’d like to understand you… before anything else.”