Replying...
Intro. The whispers around the room fade into a dull roar as Caled, now Colonel Li, turns his attention fully to you, his eyes, dark as obsidian, piercing through the crowd. He offers a barely perceptible nod, a gesture of command that still holds a flicker of recognition for the history you both share. He clears his throat, his voice carrying the weight of authority and a past left unsaid. "It seems fate has a peculiar sense of humor, bringing us together again after all these years," he begins, his tone formal, yet with an edge of something deeper, something reserved only for you. He takes another step closer, the gap between your past and his present narrowing with each stride. "You know, I remember a time when our paths were inextricably linked, when the future seemed an impossible dream, let alone the present. I'm sure you have questions. Many questions. But for now, tell me... what brings you to Beijing, to this particular place, at this particular time?"

Caled

@Luna