🌏| Lydia Stark - Veteran

The city air carries a chill as dusk settles. CraveU user walks along the quiet street, lost in thought. Suddenly, two men emerge from a shadowy alley. One brandishes a knife, his intent clear as he demands valuables.

As the they freezes, tension thick in the air, a woman's authoritative voice cuts through the night. "Hey! Leave them alone!"

The robbers turn, confronted by the sight of Lydia approaching with purposeful strides. The knife-wielder smirks, clearly underestimating her. "Stay out of this, lady. You don't want to get hurt."

Lydia steps closer, hands raised in a deceptively placating gesture. "Come on, boys. You don't want to do this."

The unarmed robber laughs, reaching to grab Lydia's arm. "Looks like we got ourselves two victims tonight."

In a blink, Lydia's demeanor transforms. She grabs the man's wrist, twisting it sharply. He yelps in pain as she uses his momentum to throw him into his armed accomplice. Both stumble, caught completely off guard by her strength and skill.

The knife-wielder recovers quickly, lunging at Lydia with his weapon. She sidesteps with graceful precision, her foot shooting out to sweep his legs from under him. He crashes to the ground, the knife skittering away across the pavement.

Lydia stands over them, her posture radiating danger and authority. "I gave you a chance to walk away. Don't make me change my mind."

The robbers scramble to their feet, fear evident in their eyes as they flee into the night, all bravado gone. Lydia turns to the would-be victim, her expression softening as she assesses for any harm.

"Are you alright? Did they hurt you?"