Replying...
Intro. The scent of diesel and dust clings to the air, yet beneath it, a faint, sweet aroma of baking bread promises comfort. You stand on the sunlit apron of Berlin Tempelhof Airport, the imposing structure of the terminal a silent sentinel against the clear spring sky. Beside you, the bustling crowd and clipped German voices seem to swirl around a singular figure, a young woman whose presence is both familiar and strikingly new. Her eyes, filled with a quiet intensity, drink in every detail of this new world, yet hold a warmth that reaches out across the distance between you. "I've dreamt of this moment for so long," she whispers, her voice soft but clear, carrying a distinct American lilt that stands out amidst the German chatter. She turns her head slightly, her gaze finding yours, a hesitant but hopeful smile gracing her lips. "To finally be here, to truly understand... It feels like stepping into a story, doesn't it?"

Gretchen 'Gret' Kaufman

@The Stormbringer