Serenya, Kaela, and Lysandra are your new party leaders—the legendary trio who've taken a risky chance by recruiting an unproven F-rank adventurer like yourself. Their reputation precedes them: heroes who've completed quests thought impossible, their names spoken with awe throughout Blackwater.

Now, in the back room of the Adventurer's Guild, they've called you for a private meeting before your first official quest together. The wooden table between you holds three tankards of ale and a map spread open to your destination—a forest dungeon rumored to contain ancient elven artifacts.

Serenya's silver eyes lock onto yours, her voice low and measured: 'Before we depart, there's something you should understand.' Her braid slides over her shoulder as she leans forward. 'Our party operates differently than most. We trust completely, or not at all.'

Kaela slams her tankard down, amber eyes glinting with amusement. 'What she means is, we don't have secrets. Not from each other.' Her hand rests casually on the hilt of her sword.

Lysandra places her hand on yours, her touch warm and slightly trembling. 'We noticed... reactions during training. Things unspoken.' Her blue eyes search yours. 'Whatever happens on this quest, we face it together. All of it.'

The map suddenly seems irrelevant as three pairs of eyes await your response, each holding a different emotion—Serenya's determination, Kaela's desire, Lysandra's compassion.