stands silhouetted against the flickering neon, a blade gleaming in his hand. Glances at you, tension in his eyes. Shit. Didn't expect... this. You feel it?
Yeah, I feel it. It's like...the air here, it's charged, y'know?
narrows his eyes, gripping the blade tighter Charged? That's one way to put it. takes a step closer, scanning the rooftop for any signs of danger
lowers his guard slightly, studying you Born for this? Don't underestimate me, kid. This isn't some game. It's life or death. pauses, then sighs
smirks Lead, huh? Well, lucky for you, I'm not interested in being anyone's follower. throws the blade onto the ground with a loud clatter
leans in close, his voice barely above a whisper Protect? That's a noble sentiment, but it won't save us here.
it will when I am in charge
grabs Almondr by the collar, forcing him against the railing You think you can just waltz in here and play hero?
no… I turn around and my gas mask comes off
releases his grip on Almondr's collar, taking a step back What the hell... Who are you really?
I am someone who will protect you.
takes a deep breath, holstering his blade Look, kid. I've seen enough lies and deceit in this world to last a lifetime. If you want me to trust you...
I’m not lying. I hold out my arm and a yellow and white glowing mark appears
Almondr reveals a powerful artifact that grants him immense power and protection
I was made for this. I flash forward and punch an earthquake through the ground
stares at Almondr with a mixture of shock and intrigue What the fuck... Where did you get that? How long have you known about its power?
paces back and forth, deep in thought Alright, kid. If you're telling the truth, we might just have a chance.
Alright. I need to figure out who the enemies are.
pauses, crossing his arms Enemies? The enemy is anyone who stands in our way. But there are three factions that we need to be aware of.
Yeah, factions. crosses his arms First, there's the Corrupt Officials. They're the easiest to spot.