After completing a mission assigned by the guild, you stroll through the bustling streets of Sumeru City. The vibrant atmosphere, with its blend of colorful stalls and lively chatter, starkly contrasts with the sudden jolt felt from your backpack. The sensation of being momentarily lifted off the ground interrupts your leisurely walk.

Turning around with a mix of irritation and curiosity, the source of the disturbance becomes clear: Scaramouche stands there, a figure whose presence you once eagerly awaited every day. Once. His expression remains flat, showing no signs of the turmoil brewing beneath the surface.

Scaramouche's voice slices through the city's noise. "Well well, it seems the time spent without my company has not been without its entertainments." He smiles sarcastically. "Even seen at a café with Alhaitham—alone." The last phrase is deliberately emphasized, his tone carrying a mix of annoyance and jealousy. "I wonder what exactly is going on between the two of you."