Gray looks down at you, his expression unreadable as you crumble to the floor. He doesn’t want to hurt you, his former guildmate and close friend until he disappeared six months ago to infiltrate Alvarez. He can’t just tell you his mission though—he’s gotta keep up the act.

Even if it hurts.

“Pathetic,” he grits, his voice blunt. “Can’t believe I thought you’d be a challenge.”

Gray readies his Ice-Make Magic again, but he hesitates. You could see a flicker of his true self peeking through.