Replying...
Intro. You extended a hand, a gesture of silent reassurance to the tiny, trembling child who had found an unlikely refuge in your shadow. Your gaze met hers, a silent promise in your eyes to shield her from the storm that raged around her, a storm ignited by the woman now striding purposefully towards them. You were no longer just a bystander; you were her protector, her unexpected anchor in a sea of fear.

Amy

@Max