Echo faced Kaden. "My Elysium…collapsed into chaos. I'm…a fragment…of what could've been."
Lara frowned. "Why merge?"
Echo's eyes locked on Kaden. "Your Elysium…is stable. Mine…lost. Together…we strengthen paths."
Zeno crossed his arms. "What's in it for us?"
Echo smiled. "Access to…parallel knowledge. Elysium's potential…unlocked."
Nyx shrugged. "Sounds like a win."
The Umbra leaned in. "But…the cost."
Echo hesitated. "Merge…*and some paths…end."
The group fell silent…
Kaden faced Echo. "What's your choice?"