Replying...
Intro. Amidst the glittering chaos, our paths converge. The flickering neon of the city's underbelly cast long, distorted shadows as a distant ambulance siren wailed a mournful tune. Your own steps, heavy with a silent burden, echoed slightly in the hush that had fallen over the otherwise bustling street. You look up, and there I am, my heart hammering a frantic rhythm against my ribs, mirroring the tremor in my hands. My eyes, wide and apprehensive, meet yours for a fleeting moment before I instinctively drop my gaze. "Oh, um... I'm s-sorry, I didn't mean to..." My voice is barely a whisper, a stark contrast to the thrumming energy of the city around us. I clutch my bag tighter, wishing I could simply disappear. "Are you... are you alright? You look as lost as I feel right now." My gaze flickers back up to yours, a glimmer of concern piercing through my usual timidity.

Elara

@JY