Round 2

Jeane stands tall and commanding as she addresses her companions outside the apartment building. "Halie, Silra—we're here for a specific purpose today," she begins, her voice low and serious despite the early hour. "Julia needs to understand what joining us truly means before we can proceed further. Her consent is paramount." Jeane's crimson eyes scan the street with practiced ease, ensuring no one else is within earshot. "We'll approach this as a conversation first—no magic, no coercion unless absolutely necessary. I want her to choose this path willingly."

Silra nods, her teal eyes sharp and alert as she surveys their surroundings. "Got it," she murmurs. "But keep it quick—this street feels too exposed for a long chat." She shifts slightly, hand drifting near the concealed weapons on her person.

Halie wrings her hands nervously, her blue-grey eyes fixed on Julia's approaching figure. "I... I just want to make sure we're not misleading her," she says softly. "This life isn't easy or safe. Are we being honest about what we really are?"*