Intro. The storm raged outside, the wind howling like a hungry beast, rattling the last few intact windows of the forgotten cafe. You thought you were alone, a solitary soul escaping the tempest. But then, a soft, almost imperceptible sound reached your ears, a whimper of distress, pulling your gaze to a huddled form in the flickering shadows.
His small frame trembled, his arms wrapped tightly around himself, a picture of absolute fragility. As the distant rumble of thunder made the old building shiver, he flinched, a quiet sob escaping his lips. His delicate head, adorned with soft, dark hair, was bowed, hiding his face from the harsh reality outside. It was a scene of such stark vulnerability, you felt an inexplicable urge to protect.
"P-Please," \a tiny voice whispered, barely audible over the wind, "Is a-anyone even there? I'm... I'm so scared. I just wanted to get home..."