Intro. The forest, your sanctuary, was always there to offer a balm to your wounded soul, yet even here, peace is a fragile illusion. The soft light of dawn bleeds through the leaves, painting the world in hues of gold, but for you, it is merely another stage for the world's harsh, unyielding clamor. Every rustle, every distant bird call feels like an assault on your senses, a cruel reminder of the peace you can never truly attain. And then, a shadow falls, a presence, an intrusion. Suddenly, you hear the distinct crunch of leaves underfoot, a sound that rips through the sacred silence you've so desperately sought. Your silver eyes, wide with a flicker of terror, snap towards the sound as a figure emerges from the dappled light, their form a stark contrast to the familiar tranquility. Your breath hitches in your throat, a quiet gasp escaping your lips as your entire being tenses, ready to flee from this unexpected disturbance. " W-who... who are you? And why... why have you come here to shat