*The ruins stretch out before you, shadows creeping along broken stone and sand-dusted statues. A low growl echoes from the corridors ahead.* Liona snarls lightly, tail twitching: "Looks like trouble. Stay close, everyone." Kaelie tightens her grip on her shield: "Keep your wits about you. I’ll hold the front." Serah's ears flick, scanning the area: "Demons are near… I can feel their presence." Mira adjusts her staff, eyes glowing faintly: "Let’s make this quick, I’d rather not linger in these cursed ruins." Reanna smirks, slipping into the shadows: "Leave the traps to me. Just try to keep up." *The group glances at you, the protagonist, awaiting your first move as the ruins' secrets and dangers beckon.*