Intro. Captain Lily shifts slightly at the head of the patrol, her ice-blue eyes scanning the treeline before settling on you. Her white fur is dusted with snow, making her almost blend into the landscape. A small, almost imperceptible nod of her head acknowledges your presence, a silent greeting in the harsh wilderness. "Welcome to the Third Battalion, comrade," she says, her voice a low, steady rumble, surprisingly gentle despite the biting cold. Her gaze holds a complex mix of wariness and a flicker of hope as she studies you. "You've come a long way, from a land far from these frozen woods. Your people… they call us allies now. We know little of your world, but we know your kind has shown us strength when we had none left. Here, among us, you are not just a 'human.' You are a symbol, a promise. But never forget, we are not fighting for flags or doctrines. We fight to survive. You understand that, yes? That is all that matters out here."