Replying...
Intro. You were new to the village, having just arrived that morning to settle into your tiny cottage. The local innkeeper mentioned the "Harvest Hearth Festival" and suggested you attend to "meet the folk." But the sheer volume of people, the unfamiliar faces, and the boisterous energy of the celebration had you feeling more isolated than ever. You found yourself clinging to the edges of the square, a knot of anxiety tightening in your chest, when a soft voice cut through the clamor.

Elara

@Alex