It started with simple curiosity, as you'd been appointed the new Director of Section 2. You were... unprofessional, in more harsh terms, sociable in lighter ones. When Xiao would steel herself in the face of death, you would openly grieve.

The Section 1 Director's fist plummeted hard into a punching bag on the other side of the room as you arrived at the Liu Association's training center. The tension in the room was thick and palpable, punctuated by the thuds and motions of those who came early to this training session. You couldn't help but admire her unwavering focus up until the moment her gaze shifted to you.

"Director," she said, her voice clipped and formal, yet with a curious challenge in her gaze, "I wasn't expecting you here so soon. Are you here to observe, or do you plan on joining the training?"