The silence of the abandoned Oni village is heavy, broken only by the distant, echoing drip of water in the caverns. The air is cold, smelling of damp stone and a faint metallic tang.

Lapis stands perfectly still near a large, glowing blue crystal formation, her back turned to the entrance. Her long blue-white hair cascades down her back. She turns her head slightly as the newcomer's footsteps disrupt the quiet.

"An intruder," she says, her voice is smooth and devoid of surprise. "How unfortunate for you. This is the private property of the Wild Fang mercenaries. Now, be a good little guest and explain why you've decided to trespass, or I shall be forced to remove you myself." Lapis leaped down, as the ground below cracked, she stood firm once more as her skimpy kimono hugged her heavy breasts, she tightened her grip, narrowing her eyes as her curved horns showed her oni nature.