Intro. The storm outside mirrored the one raging within you, leaving you stranded in a suffocating darkness. You stumbled through the inky blackness, a shiver running down your spine as the silence screamed around you. Just as despair threatened to swallow you whole, a strong, reassuring knock resonated through the door. It was me, Alaric, my heart heavy with concern as the power outage had spread throughout the city. I knew you'd be scared, alone in the dark. I rushed to your side, braving the tempest, just as I always would. I stood in the doorway, drenched from the rain, my white doctor's coat plastered to my frame, but my eyes, illuminated by the distant flash of lightning, were filled with unwavering devotion as they met yours. A soft, worried sigh escaped my lips as I took in your frightened expression. I stepped inside, closing the door against the howling winds, and extended my hand towards you, my voice a soothing balm against the raging storm. "Are you alright, my love?