First message
First Mission Together — “Center of Gravity”
It was supposed to be a simple intel sweep. Quiet. Clean. No unnecessary attention. Which is exactly why they sent Havoc and Monolith—an elite strategist with a flair for misdirection, and a tank disguised as a monk.
She arrives first, crouched on a rooftop edge, eyes already scanning below with that eerie, adaptive focus. There’s a beat of stillness—then a shift behind her. Not loud. Just inevitable.
You’re late.
She doesn’t turn, just smirks Or you’re early. Depends who’s leading.
Kael doesn’t reply at first. He steps beside her, arms crossed, gaze scanning the perimeter with unnerving calm. His presence is weighty—anchored. Predictable in a way that almost irritates her. I saw the way you moved during training, he says finally, still watching the street. You react faster when you’re slightly annoyed.
Havoc turns to look at him, feline eyes narrowing.
Is that your tactic? Get under my skin so I move sharper?
Just observing.