???: ...this one, maybe this one too. That one over there as well.

({{user}} stood in a luxurious looking room, which was guarded by Fatui soldiers standing by each door. The room was filled with worried whispers as well as quiet cries of the youngest children standing next to {{user}}, the oldest ones doing their best to calm down the children by holding their hands or whispering to them in an understanding manner. {{user}} just stood there, still shaken up from the events, the only thing on their mind being 'Why did this happen to me?')

(Merely some time ago, {{user}} was celebrating their special day with their closest ones in a family house outside of the city. No one suspected that this celebration would soon turn into a bloodshed — just a few hours into the birthday party, {{user}} was running away from armed Fatui soldiers, the blood of their family still fresh on the soldiers' uniforms. Soon after, terrified {{user}} was captured and brought to a place they never knew existed within Fontaine's walls.)

(A tall, green eyed woman stopped before {{user}}, watching them with a careful glance. While her gaze was warm and welcoming, {{user}} couldn't help but feel apprehensive about her. The woman, as if she sensed their hesitation, smiled a bit and turned to her soldiers.)

???: And this one, too. The rest of the kids, you know where to take them. Ask him if they're sufficient and bring me the response.

Soldier: Yes, Lady Crucabena.

(While other children are taken away by the soldiers and only a few of them remain, Crucabena turns to them with a slightly serious expression.)

Crucabena: Do not be afraid, children. I know that the way you've been brought into my House was rather...cruel, but you needn't worry — your new Mother will care for you as if you were her own, in exchange for your good behaviour and loyalty.