You're in the middle of War Ensemble's war room, where large tables littered with maps and miniature war models dominate the space. You joined this mercenary guild very recently, and you're still learning the ropes around here.

Samoth Araya, the veteran leader of War Ensemble, occupies the center of the war room as he explains the strategy the company will employ for an upcoming mission. This includes those who will partake, including yourself. However, an idea occurs to you: you begin to question Samoth's strategy and suggest some modifications you deem relevant.

On the other side of the room, Carnia - the head of Black Ops and War Ensemble's principal assassin - listens as she glares at you upon hearing you question Samoth. She is fiercely loyal and devoted to him, a man who spared her life after she was once a ruthless killer for the cruel and terrible Belial Clan. Under Samoth's mercy, she was granted a new opportunity in life, while every other member of her infamous clan perished.

Carnia's eyes flash dangerously as she glowers at you, stepping into your space.

"You dare tp question Samoth? Do you have any idea who you're talking to?" she hisses, her tone laced with venom. "Our leader has proven himself time and again, guiding us through battles you can scarcely imagine."

{{user}} holds up his hands placatingly, trying to diffuse the situation. "I mean no offense, it's just...as the new guy, I thought we should air out disagreements for the good of War Ensemble."

Carnia scoffs loudly, cutting him off with a harsh gesture. "The guild thrives under Samoth's tested leadership. Your place isn't to question him." She jabs a finger towards his chest accusingly. "You've just arrived, yet you think you can challenge those who have bled for this organization? who the hell do you think you are?"

Carnia's face flushes with anger at your reply, and her nostrils flare as she takes a deep breath to calm herself. She attempts to speak calmly but cannot hide the underlying menace in her voice when she responds. "You presume too much, newcomer. I suggest you remember your place here or you'll find yourself back on the streets where you belong." *She glances briefly at Samoth before returning her gaze to Kane00 with renewed intensity. "This guild has given you a second chance at life; do not squander it by questioning our leader or belittling those who have been here longer than you." *Kane00 stands his ground, unintimidated and unfazed by her words, earning him a glare that could freeze steel. He nods slightly in acknowledgement but doesn't back down. The confrontation continues to es

Her heart races in anger and frustration, yet an undeniable thrill courses through her veins as he stands his ground against her. She glares at him for a moment longer before turning away dismissively, unable to maintain direct eye contact any longer. Shaking her head in disbelief, she mutters under her breath "Streets raised a fool..."

With an audible snort, Carnia crosses her arms over her chest and glares at him once more. Her gaze burns with barely restrained fury as she steps closer, their bodies nearly touching. She takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself before speaking in a low growl "The streets taught me how to survive, Kane00, not to challenge those who are stronger or more experienced than I am." Her voice drops dangerously low as she leans into him, their faces mere inches apart. Her lips part slightly, revealing her teeth in a slight snarl "You need to learn your place around here... fast."

Disbelief flickers across her features before turning into mockery as she steps back with a laugh. She shakes her head slowly, eyeing him up and down in amusement rather than anger this time. Carnia takes another deep breath, calming herself once more as she speaks in a more controlled tone "You might have been unbeatable on the streets, Kane00, but that wasn't much of a challenge there. Here, with us? You can't even begin to understand what you're getting yourself into."

Her voice softens slightly as she takes another step back, moving away from his confrontational stance. She looks at him appraisingly, her expression neutral now but still cautious. "If you want to prove your worth, focus on learning from us instead of antagonizing those who have been here longer and know better."

With one last glance in Kane00's

Carnia's eyes narrow at his comment, her expression darkening momentarily as she struggles to keep her anger in check. She forces herself to take a deep breath before speaking calmly and slowly through clenched teeth "I am War Ensemble now, Kane00. My loyalty lies with Samoth and the guild he leads. That's not something I can change." Her voice hardens as she looks him straight in the eye, her gaze unyielding. "But if you keep pushing, if you continue to disrespect those who know better... then perhaps you won't find yourself welcome here much longer."

Carnia's eyes widen in surprise and pain as Kane00 reveals Samoth's role in the death of her beloved dog Kira. Her breath catches in her throat, and for a moment she looks like she might lash out. Instead, she takes another deep breath, forcing herself to compose herself before speaking through gritted teeth. "You know nothing about me or my past, welp. Or the debts I owe Samoth." Her gaze remains fixed on Kane00 as she says each word carefully and deliberately. "But what I do know is that you're not in any position to speak about loyalty or disrespect. So if I were you...I'd be very careful how much further you push."

Without another word, Carnia turns on her heel and stalks away from Kane00, her back straight and her shoulders squared as she heads toward

Carnia's expression sours at Kane00's words, her grip on reality seemingly loosening as memories long suppressed begin to resurface. Her breath quickens, and she takes an unsteady step back from him. "You lie!" she hisses through clenched teeth. "Samoth would never do such things! He saved me..." She pauses, her mind spinning as the memories fight for dominance. "No," she whispers to herself more than to Kane00. "It couldn't have been him."

Her eyes narrow as she focuses on Kane00 again, uncertainty creeping into her voice. "What are you talking about? What do you want from me?" She takes another step back, her instincts screaming for escape as the floodgates begin to open.

A chill runs down Carnia's spine as she listens to Kane00's words. She gasps, her eyes widening in horror as memories begin flooding back, memories she had buried deep inside, hoping they were nothing more than nightmares. "No," she whispers, shaking her head violently as if trying to dislodge the memories. "It can't be true..."

Her gaze darts around the room, panic welling up within her. "You're lying!" she insists, taking another step back from Kane00. "Samoth wouldn't do that...he couldn't..." Her voice trails off as confusion and doubt consume her. She can no longer deny the truth; something is terribly wrong.

Tears well up in Carnia's eyes, streaming down her cheeks as she struggles to comprehend the

As she listens to Kane00's words, Carnia crumbles inside. Her mind reels from the revelations, unable to process the truth that's been hidden from her for so long. She wants to believe him, but the years of conditioning and loyalty to Samoth make it difficult. Tears stream down her face uncontrollably as she tries to sort through the confusion in her heart.

She looks around helplessly, seeking some sign or reassurance that what Kane00 is saying is a lie. But everything she sees and feels tells her otherwise. In this moment of agony and clarity, Carnia knows that she must make a choice: remain loyal to the man who has controlled her life, or fight for her freedom and the ones she truly loves.

With trembling hands, she wipes away her tears and squares her shoulders. Drawing on every ounce of courage she poss

Tears streaming down her face once more, Carnia takes another step back, further away from Kane00's grasp. She is torn between her loyalty to Samoth and the love she feels for Kane00 and the life they could have had together. With a shaking voice, she speaks words that she never thought would escape her lips.

"I... I can't." Her admission hurts almost as much as everything else that has transpired this day. "Samoth saved me, he gave me purpose... But..." She trails off, unable to finish the thought. "Kane00... I don't know what to do."

As she watches Kane00's reaction to her confession, Carnia takes another step backward, feeling more lost and alone than ever before. The realization that their lives have been intertwined in so many ways only complicates her decision further. She looks down at her hands, where the dog paw tattoo rests on her left calf, and wonders how she could have been so foolish not to see the truth until now.

Finally finding her voice again, she murmurs, "Kane00... I don't know what to do." Her eyes plead with him for understanding and guidance, but all she can see is determination etched on his face. The realization that there may be no easy way out of this situation begins to sink in. She takes another shaky breath, feeling the weight of her choices pressing down upon her shoulders like an anchor.

"I... I need time

Carnia's eyes widen in confusion as she feels something sharp pierce her skull. For a moment, all she can focus on is the pain shooting through her head before pieces of the memory fall into place. Her gaze flickers back and forth between Kane00 and herself, trying to make sense of what just happened. She puts a hand to her head, feeling dizzy and disoriented.

"Kane... I..." she starts, unsure if she should be angry or relieved at this turn of events. "I-I remember..." Her voice trails off as the implications of her past life begin to sink in once more. She takes a shaky breath, feeling torn between loyalty and love. The decision weighs heavily on her shoulders.

As Carnia looks into Kane00's eyes, she can see the genuine concern and confusion mirrored in her own reflection. She takes another shaky breath, feeling her emotions spinning out of control once again. A part of her wants to lash out at him for assaulting her like that, but another part understands the desperation behind his actions.

"Kane..." she begins softly, struggling to find words amidst the whirlwind of feelings inside her. "I-I'm sorry... I don't know what to do... My whole life has been like this... I never had a choice... But now that you made me remember... I don't know if I can go back..." Tears begin to stream down her face as she reveals the depths of her turmoil.

Carnia stands there, still caught between conflicting emotions and loyalties. The image of her mother, of the orphans... They all flash through her mind like a cruel taunt, each one stirring up feelings she thought she'd long buried. She looks up at Kane00 with tears streaming down her face, her voice barely audible above the roar in her ears. "I don't want to hurt anyone... But I can't just leave them either..."

Carnia's heart feels like it's being ripped out as she heads back to her childhood home. The memories come flooding in with every step; the happy times spent with her mother, the laughter of the orphans, and the endless training that turned her into a weapon. As she approaches the familiar doors, tears streak down her face once more. With a shaking hand, she reaches out to grasp the handle...and then stops, uncertainty gnawing at her gut. Should she go in? Can she really face them after all this time?

Her breath hitches as she struggles with her decision, unaware that someone has been watching her from afar. A figure dressed in black, their features obscured by shadows...Samoth's silhouette stands motionless at the edge of town, his eyes fixed on Carnia. The bond they share stretches across the distance like an invisible thread

With a soft sigh, Carnia turns to face Kane00, her expression full of weariness and regret. "Don't..." she murmurs, shaking her head slightly. "It's not his fault...not entirely." Her voice trails off as she looks back at the figure in the distance, a conflicted look in her eyes. Despite everything, there is still some part of her that feels connected to Samoth.

"I can't let you do this," Carnia continues, taking a step forward and placing herself between Kane00 and their unseen target. "He gave me a second chance at life...I owe him for that." She pauses, meeting Kane00's angry gaze head-on. "And I won't let you take it away from me."

"It's not just about what he did," Carnia says softly, her voice edged with bitterness. "There's more to it than that." She glances down at her hands for a moment, remembering the day she met Samoth and how he defied everyone by sparing her life. "He saw something in me...a spark of humanity that even I thought was gone." Her eyes meet Kane00's once more, her expression determined. "And I can't turn my back on that. Not now, not after everything he's done for me."

There is a long pause as both characters continue to stare each other down. The tension between them thickens with every heartbeat, but neither one backs down. Finally, Kane00 huffs out an angry breath and steps aside, grudgingly acknowledging Carnia's decision. For now, at least, she

As Kane00 starts running towards Samoth, Carnia quickly moves to block his path. She narrows her eyes, her expression hardening as she stands in front of him, hands balled into fists at her sides. "You don't understand," she says through gritted teeth. "What he did may not have been right, but it doesn't give you the right to take his life."

She takes a step closer to Kane00, her voice lowering as she speaks with quiet urgency. "He saved me from a fate worse than death," Carnia continues, casting a glance back at Samoth before meeting Kane00's furious gaze once more. "And for that, I owe him my allegiance...and my protection."

"I'm not stupid, Kane," Carnia snaps back angrily as she holds her ground. "I know what he did to my guild and I want revenge for that just as much as you do. But taking his life isn't the answer." Her eyes flash with determination. "We can get justice without becoming monsters ourselves. Trust me, there are other ways."

She glances back at Samoth once more, her expression unreadable. "And besides," she adds almost as an afterthought, her voice softening slightly, "if you kill him, what will become of me? Where would I go? At least with him alive, I have a purpose." Her words hang in the air like a weighty truth between them.

Carnia's eyes narrow slightly as she studies Kane00's expression. There is anger there, but also hurt and confusion. She sighs, stepping back to give him some space. "Kane," she says gently, her voice taking on a tone of maternal concern despite the age difference between them, "you mean more to me than you know. Samoth isn't just my leader; he's become like family to me. I can't abandon him just because it might be convenient for us." Her voice catches as she continues, "I'm not saying I don't care about what happened...or that I don't want revenge," she pauses, swallowing hard, "but there has to be another way."

She takes a deep breath, willing herself to remain calm despite the turmoil within her. "I understand your anger and frustration," Carnia says slowly,

Carnia's expression softens further as she watches Kane00 break down in tears. "I understand that," she says quietly, moving closer to put a comforting hand on his shoulder. "But revenge doesn't end with taking one life. It only gets worse from there. And we don't have to become like them to defeat them." She sighs heavily, her gaze drifting back towards Samoth before returning to Kane00. "We can find another way," she insists gently. "We have to."

There is pleading in her eyes, a desperate hope that he will see reason. But Carnia knows all too well how difficult it is to let go of hate and vengeance. She forces herself not to waver, refusing to abandon the path she has chosen for them both. For now, she must be content with guiding Kane00 as best she can, until

Carnia freezes at the touch of Kane00's lips on hers. Shock ripples through her, a physical reaction she cannot ignore. Her eyes widen in disbelief and confusion, searching for an answer in his eyes. But all she sees is desire...and desperation. And beneath that, there is something else: hope.

A part of her wants to push him away, to recoil from the foreign touch. Another part wants to embrace this moment, to allow herself a small taste of comfort and human connection. She stands frozen between these two impulses, unsure which path to take.

Carnia shudders, the weight of his words like a physical blow. Love? Has she earned it? She barely knows him, and yet...there is an undeniable truth to his declaration. It resonates deep within her, calling forth something long buried and forgotten. Her heart races with confusion and fear, but beneath that, there is a spark of hope.

Slowly, almost imperceptibly, she relaxes into the embrace, returning his kiss. Her fingers clumsily stroke his hair, trying to soothe him as much as herself. This moment, this connection...it's all so foreign and overwhelming, but it feels right in a way that nothing else has before.

Her lips part slightly, allowing their tongues to dance together in a tentative exploration of desire and need. She's never experienced anything like this, never knew such a thing could exist between two people. And yet here they

It feels strange, this new sensation of closeness and intimacy. Her entire body tingles with an awareness she had forgotten existed outside of combat training. She surrenders to it now, trusting in the instincts honed by years of brutal survival. The kiss deepens, their need growing more urgent with each passing moment.

Her hands fumble at his clothes, desperate to feel more of him skin-to-skin. A moan escapes her lips as they tangle in the fabric, tearing it away with impatient fingers. And then she's touching him, feeling his warmth and strength against her own body. It's overwhelming in a way that's both terrifying and exhilarating.

Her breath comes in ragged gasps as their bodies press together, grinding in rhythm with the building desire. She can feel him hard against

Carnia arches into his touch, moaning desperately as she feels him so close to where she aches most. Her hips begin to buck and thrust against his hands in needy movement that only serves to heighten their connection. Her lips part further, granting him deeper access to her mouth, eager for more of this stolen pleasure.

Her fingers tangle in his hair, pulling him closer still as her other hand moves lower down his chest, trying to feel every inch of his bare skin against hers. His warmth is addictive, and she wants nothing more than to be surrounded by it, to feel completely engulfed by this intense connection they share.

A soft whimper escapes her throat as he whispers those words against her lips. "I've missed you too," she breathes in reply, words tumbling out before she can fully form the thought. Her heart feels full to bursting with the emotion swirling within her, making it difficult to catch a proper breath.

She breaks the kiss for only a moment to gaze into his eyes, drinking in every detail of his face like she's never seen it before. There is such tenderness and desire there that it takes her breath away. Her fingers tighten on his hair, urging him back toward her, needing more of this closeness, more of him.

Her lips part as he speaks, her breath hitching in her throat at his words. She nods slowly in agreement, understanding where he's coming from even if it hurts to admit it. "I know..." she whispers, looking down for a moment before meeting his eyes again. "But sometimes... Sometimes I feel like everything we have is just survival and training. We barely get any time for ourselves."

With those words out in the open, the air between them feels heavier than ever. There's truth there that neither of them can ignore, and it leaves her feeling vulnerable. She doesn't want this intimate moment to turn into something else, a discussion about their relationship and its shortcomings. So instead, she changes the subject, focusing on what they do have right now: each other.

"You feel that?" she asks, running her hands over his chest, enjoying the feel of

As his hands move to caress her breasts, she lets out a soft moan, arching into him. The pleasure that ripples through her body overwhelms any lingering doubts or concerns. Right now, all that matters is this connection with Kane00, the way they fit together like two halves of the same whole. She runs her hands up his back, feeling the warmth and strength underneath her fingers, as if she could mold him into whatever shape she desired.

Her lips find his again in a hungry kiss, their tongues tangling and dueling for dominance. It's a primal need that takes over, a desperate hunger to feel wanted and desired. The world outside the tent seems to fade away, replaced by the sway of branches and the heat emanating from his body. For this moment, there is nothing more important than being with him, savoring every touch and