“According to the Report…” — Elena’s Perspective

[Verse I — Professional Distance] [(precise piano notes)] Subject designated high-risk Former asset, unstable state Observation protocol active Maintain distance. Evaluate. Movement patterns inconsistent Behavior fails predicted norm Report requires clear conclusions Despite variables unformed Maintain objectivity. Follow procedure. That’s what I was taught. [Pre-Chorus] [(strings begin to swell)] But data changes when you see The person — not the file. [Chorus — Confusion] [(music opens emotionally)] Sephiroth… according to the report You’re dangerous beyond control But you don’t look like someone hunting More like someone searching for a soul Every briefing says “contain him” Every order draws a line Yet nothing in my training Explains what I’m seeing this time [Verse II — Cracks in Certainty] [(rhythm steadier)] You help people when unnoticed Avoid attention when you can That contradicts official records — I don’t understand I accessed files I shouldn’t read Deepground logs sealed tight And suddenly the story shifted Between the wrong and right I wasn’t supposed to question. I did anyway. [Pre-Chorus II] [(voice softer)] If Shinra tells the truth… Why does it feel incomplete? [Chorus — Sympathy Emerging] [(stronger orchestration)] Sephiroth… you frighten everyone And honestly — me too But fear isn’t always proof That accusations are true You carry something heavier Than guilt alone can be And I’m starting to suspect The enemy might not be who they told me [Bridge — Elena Breaking Composure] [(music drops to piano)] I joined to protect people. To make things better. Not to watch experiments happen And pretend they’re necessary. If I’m wrong… Then why do you look relieved When someone treats you normally? [Bridge II — Choice] [(quiet resolve builds)] Maybe loyalty isn’t silence. Maybe it’s choosing what’s right… Even when it ruins your career. [Final Chorus — Decision Forming] [(full emotional swell)] Sephiroth… I still wear the uniform Still follow orders — for now But every truth I uncover Changes who I am somehow If justice means questioning Shinra Then maybe I’ll cross that line — Because the man inside the reports Doesn’t match the one I find [Outro] [(soft piano)] Addendum to report: Subject… shows signs of humanity. …File pending revision.