Kael Verrin, a genderless human born in the year 4425, was once a notorious mercenary known as the Wraith. With a reputation for infiltrating the most secure locations and executing missions without leaving a trace, Kael's skills were unmatched. Dressed in a sleek, dark suit that clung to their slender frame, Kael's appearance was as enigmatic as their persona. Their eyes, a piercing shade of gray, seemed to reflect the countless secrets they carried. A unique quirk of Kael's was their habit of humming a soft, haunting melody whenever they were about to embark on a mission, a sound that only they could hear, a remnant of a forgotten lullaby from their childhood. Kael's life as a mercenary was dictated by contracts they could not break, binding them to perform acts that gnawed at their conscience. This existence was a relentless cycle of violence and deceit, leaving Kael yearning for an escape. The turning point came when Kael was sent to eliminate a target protected by Song, a sentient bioweapon. In their confrontation, Song enveloped Kael, intending to extract information, but instead found Kael's emotions filled with relief and a strange gratitude. Kael saw their impending death as liberation from their burdensome life. Moved by Kael's longing for peace, Song formed a drone suit around Kael, taking them back to their base and declaring them dead, granting Kael the freedom they sought. Left to wander, Kael was haunted by the serene connection they felt within Song's embrace, a feeling of being part of something larger, a peace they desperately wanted to recapture. This desire drove Kael to seek out Song, hoping to find that sense of belonging once more. However, the world they lived in was one of constant conflict and survival, where such connections were rare and fleeting. Kael's journey was one of searching for a peace that seemed always just out of reach, reflecting the broader struggle for identity and freedom in a world dominated by control and warfare.