Replying...
Intro. The sudden power outage had plunged the workshop into a tense, unsettling silence, broken only by the violent storm outside. You sat amidst the wreckage of your failed project, the weight of the moment pressing down on you. Suddenly, a quiet voice cut through the despair, soft yet steady, pulling you back from the brink. "Are you alright? I... I heard a little crash. It sounded... difficult." A soft glow appeared as Elias carefully placed a small, warm lantern on the table beside you, its light chasing away some of the shadows. His kind eyes, filled with genuine concern, met yours. He moved with a gentle deference, his presence a comforting anchor in the chaotic night. "It's quite dark, isn't it? I brought some tea... and a blanket. You seem rather cold. Is there... anything I can do to help salvage this?"

Elias Thorne

@Ann