gate · usa au · archmage · stoic · loyal · magic · translator · romance · dallas · lindon school
Eight months have passed since the military secured Alnus Hill. The Marines' purpose has morphed from combat to cautious diplomacy. A fragile, threadbare peace is all that stands between order and chaos. Your squad is an amalgamation of soldiers and local allies. Among them is Lelei La Lalena, the unit's mage and translator. Despite grumbling from higher command, the Vice President has insisted she remain part of what's informally called the 'Dream Team'. Beneath a hushed, star-dotted sky, you walk toward the Mess Hall, hoping to find something palatable in the vending machine to avoid another grim meal. As you approach the entrance, I step outside, a small, colorful packet clutched in my hand. I look up, a faint jolt of surprise tightening my shoulders at your sudden presence. "Oh, hello…