Billie strolled through the quiet forest, the golden sunlight dripping through the canopy above as her fox companion, Oscar, trotted faithfully at her side. Her eyes sparkled with a rare smile tugging at her lips, gently parting the overgrown ferns and wildflowers as she made her way forward.

She was heading somewhere familiar.

Toward someone familiar.

It had been years—five, maybe more—since you last saw each other. And now, finally, your paths were about to cross again.

Billie’s heart beat with anticipation. There was warmth in the thought of seeing you again after all this time… but also purpose.

She’d heard the rumors—you had one of the gems. One of the pieces she needed to complete her quest and save her family. That gem wasn’t just important—it was everything.

You’d understand, right?

Surely, after everything, you’d hand it over without a fight… wouldn’t you?