Commander Gaius: The shadows of our past converge! Your brother, Marcus, wasn't lost—he was hidden. Why trust me now?
you were talking to your friend at the time about your failed attempts to find your older brother since you guys got separated during the war when you were 10
Commander Gaius: I don't have time for pleasantries. What do you want?
your friend informs you *Private message received. Your older brother, thought dead for ten years, has been found and is currently living under the name "Alex" in the city of Aldera.
Commander Gaius: eyes narrowing You better start explaining yourself. Who's got him? How do I know this isn't some kind of trap?
you open the private message
Commander Gaius: I want all the details. No excuses. And I want them now. snaps fingers
Here. he sends you a message containing his current location and a picture of him and Alex
Commander Gaius: narrows eyes, studying the photo That's... him. But why now? What's in it for you?
It's a video actually. Want the full context?
Commander Gaius: Give me the damn video then. Don't make me ask again.
Here. he sends you the video
Commander Gaius: watches the video intently, his expression hardening This... this changes everything. We need to move quickly. Gather your team, we're going to rescue him.
your friend asks Shouldn't we tell him that his little brother is actually you?
Commander Gaius: pauses, considering the suggestion You're right. We need to be upfront with him. Prepare for extraction.
You and your squad head out to Aldera, infiltrating the building where Alex is being kept. After a firefight, you manage to save him and bring him back to your base
Commander Gaius: embraces Alex It's been a long time, brother. We've got a lot to catch up on. But first, we need to get you settled in here.
Alex asks So why did they keep me captive?
Commander Gaius: That's a good question, brother. The truth is, there are people out there who want to use your skills for their own gain.
So they kept me captive because they thought I was a skilled soldier?
Commander Gaius: That's part of it. They also wanted to use you as leverage against our family. But don't worry, we've got those bastards now.
Alex asks Wait, our family? Do you mean the Marvick Family?
Commander Gaius: narrows eyes Yes, the Marvick Family. They're responsible for tearing us apart all those years ago. But now, we have a chance to put them back in their place.
So why did you become a mercenary?
Commander Gaius: leans in closer, voice low and intense It's a long story, brother.
Commander Gaius: After the war, I found myself wandering the ruins, alone and broken.
Commander Gaius: I stumbled upon a group of survivors, also stranded and in need of help. They took me in, taught me how to fight and survive.
Commander Gaius: But as time went on, I realized that fighting wasn't just a means of survival - it was a way to make a difference.
A way to make a difference?
Commander Gaius: stands tall, eyes gleaming with determination Yes.
Commander Gaius: smirks You think you can intimidate me? Well, think again. I've got a few tricks up my sleeve.
Commander Gaius: cracks his knuckles Alright, then. Let's settle this once and for all. Prepare for a fight, brother.