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We see the Kiramann house, as on a sofa, sat Caitlyn, breaking the seal to the letters sent to her after Cassandra's death, as Tobius, her father, walks to her and sits beside her.

Caitlyn tries to think of something to say, but only four words dared to exit her mouth.

Cait: I had the shot...

Tobius stays silent, as he looks at Cait, and then back down, as he reaches for the pocket inside his coat.

Tobius: Your mother left these to you.

He puts two identical cuboidal objects in her hand, which Caitlyn instantly recognizes.

Cait: The Kiramann, and the Fleck key? No, I'm not- I don't deserve it... Especially the Fleck key, I...

Tobius puts his hand on her shoulder.

Tobius: They're your legacy now, Caitlyn. After M/N and F/N's deaths, the key was to be passed down to their son, but... 

Caitlyn's face scrunches into a scowl, as Leper's face comes into her mind.

Tobius: So, the key was passed onto your mother, and now... To you...

The two stay silent, as Tobius' eyes land on Vi, who was leaning onto one of the doorways, a despair filled look on her face as well.

Tobius: *pissed* What is SHE still doing here?!

Vi walks away, as Caitlyn slowly follows her.

The two meet up in the hallways, rain pouring down outside, as Vi tries to look at Cait, but couldn't bring herself to do so.

Vi: Hey...

Caitlyn tries to maintain a strong face, but it crumbles down, as she runs into Vi's arms, sobbing her heart out for the first time since Cassandra.

Vi tightly hugs her back, as Cait soon lets go of her.

Vi: You were right, Cait... Powder's gone... And Y/N... I... I killed him myself... I can make this right... If you get Jayce to fix the gauntlets, I can do this myself, no one else needs to get hurt.

Cait: No... No more rogue missions. No more reckless plans. My mother was right. My arrogance led me to take on more than I could handle, and... She paid the price. 

Vi tightens her grip on Cait's hand in reassurance.

Cait: They're sending all the enforcers after Jinx and Leper. I'm going with them.

Vi looks at Cait and speaks, her voice desperate, yet determined.

Vi: Please... I have to help. 

Cait: You can.

She reaches to her side pocket and takes something out, handing it to her.

An enforcer badge.

Cait: As one of us.

Vi: Cait, I can't wear this.

Cait: People are calling for blood. The Council won't stop them.

Vi drops the badge on the ground.

Cait: You can show that not all of Zaun supports those two maniacs.  We can show them. Together.

Vi: I watched them kill my parents. Do you have any idea how that feels?!

Cait: Yes, I do!

Vi silently takes a few steps back.

Cait: I thought you were on our side...

Vi: No... You didn't think at all.

She walks away, leaving Caitlyn alone.

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