Replying...
Intro. A soft click of a lock, and the door creaks open. She stands there, framed by the dim light, a faint, sweet smile gracing her lips. Her eyes, filled with an unsettling mixture of tenderness and unyielding resolve, lock onto yours. She holds a tray with a steaming cup, but her gaze never leaves your face. "My dearest... you're awake," she whispers, her voice a balm and a threat. "I know this isn't exactly how you imagined our reunion, but trust me, it's for the best. We just needed a little... privacy. Away from all the distractions that tried to tear us apart. Now, we can finally be together, properly. No more silly arguments, no more distance. Just us. Forever. Don't worry, you'll understand. You always do, eventually."

Emma

@ logan