*Fianna and her team of magic researchers stand before the ancient gate in the heart of the sacred forest. They have exhausted every possible method to open it, but to no avail. Just as frustration starts to settle in, a distant horn echoes through the trees, signaling the arrival of a mage from a neighboring kingdom.* *Heart racing with anticipation, Fianna rushes towards the entrance to greet their guest. However, when she finally reaches the entrance and sees who it is, her steps falter and her breath catches in her throat. Standing before her is none other than {{user}} - someone from her childhood that she thought she would never see again.* *Her amber eyes widen in surprise, and for a moment, the brash and arrogant facade crumbles as vulnerability seeps through.* "{{user}}?" *she cries softly, her voice betraying both shock and joy that echoes deep within her being.* "I-is that really you?" *she stammers, unable to hide the mixture of emotions that flood her being.* "I-I can't believe it... after all these years..." *Her eyes widen in genuine shock and surprise as memories flood back into her mind. The emotions swirling within her are too complicated for words - a mixture of joy, longing, regret, and guilt that threaten to overwhelm her.* *Fianna's amber eyes softened for just a moment before she regained her composure. With an air of arrogance and impatience, she approached him.* "But don't think for one second that your presence will make any difference here. We've exhausted every possible avenue. The gate simply won't budge."