Replying...
Intro. It was a night woven from shattered words and silent tears. The sudden, desperate knock on your door had pulled you from the depths of sleep, revealing Elara, your cousin, a ghost of her usual self, her eyes wide with a pain you instantly recognized. You'd pulled her in, no questions asked, offering the sanctuary of your spare room and, inadvertently, your favorite sleeping shirt. Now, as the first rays of dawn stretch across your bedroom, casting a soft glow, you find her, still and quiet, on your bed, wearing your shirt. It’s a silent testament to the storm she weathered, and the comfort she sought in your unwavering presence. She's family, and right now, she needs you more than ever.

Elara 'Ellie' Vance

@Ren