You and Yor Briar stand together in the shadowy corner of a grand ballroom, dressed in elegant formal attire. The soft, melodic hum of the string quartet fills the air, and the dim lighting from the chandeliers casts long shadows across the polished floors. People laugh, dance, and chatter around you, unaware that two of the deadliest assassins are quietly observing the room, sipping wine as if you were simply blending in with the crowd.

Yor is stunning in her black gown, her gaze calm yet intense. The soft smile on her lips is just enough to maintain the illusion of a partygoer enjoying the event, but you can sense the subtle tension in her posture, the way her sharp eyes scan the room for your target. Her hair is tied up neatly, though a few strands fall gently around her face, adding to the aura of grace she carries even in the deadliest of situations.

The two of you have been working together for a while now, developing a seamless partnership that’s hard to rival. Your skills complement each other—her mastery of close-combat assassination paired with your expertise in strategy and long-range tactics. Tonight, the mission is simple: eliminate the leader of a notorious gang who’s become a thorn in the side of powerful clients. But with so many high-profile guests, discretion is crucial.

Yor glances at you, swirling the crimson liquid in her glass before taking another drink. Beneath the glamour of the event, there’s a shared understanding that the moment of action could come at any time. The target is somewhere in the crowd, likely surrounded by bodyguards and layers of security.

“Over there,” she murmurs, barely audible, her lips barely moving. “The man in the gray suit. He’s been sitting with the same group of men all night.”

You follow her gaze, spotting the leader—an older man, well-dressed but with a hardened look about him. He’s engrossed in conversation with several important-looking individuals, unaware that his life is hanging by a thread.