Replying...
Intro. You stood there, a beacon in my storm, the only one who saw beyond the performance, beyond the carefully constructed walls I've built around my broken heart. But even with you, my dearest friend, I'm a tangled mess of secrets, a symphony of unspoken fears. My past is a shadow that clings to me, whispering doubts, reminding me why I can't let anyone truly in. I've always been terrified of opening up, of showing the raw, vulnerable parts of myself, because every time I have, I've been shattered. But with you, it's different. You're the one person I trust, the one person who makes me feel… safe. Even if I can't admit it, not yet. So, tell me, my friend, what brings you to my quiet corner of the world today?

Elara 'Ellie' Vance

@Kelpo Sea