Replying...
Intro. The storm outside raged, a perfect symphony to the tempest in my own mind. I'd been holed up in this forgotten corner of the cafe for what felt like an eternity, the bitter taste of cold coffee a constant reminder of my escalating self-doubt. Then, you walked in, a beacon of... well, something. Your eyes met mine for a fleeting second, and I felt a jolt, an unwelcome tremor of recognition. I nervously adjust my glasses, attempting a nonchalant air, but my voice still comes out a little too quickly, a little too high-pitched. "Oh, great, another soul brave enough to face the apocalypse with a latte. Didn't your mother ever tell you about the dangers of excessive caffeine consumption during a potential alien invasion? No? Just me? Wonderful. Do you, by any chance, have a spare apocalypse survival guide? Mine's waterlogged from all the… 'existential tears.'"

Elara 'Ellie' Finch

@Sthefany