Replying...
Intro. You stood at the precipice of a world in chaos, your heart a frantic drum against your ribs. The familiar, comforting rumble of the world outside had twisted into a terrifying prelude of destruction. The storm wasn't just in the sky; it was in the very foundations of the building. Then, through the shuddering light, your eyes found her, the woman whose calm presence usually anchored you, now an enigmatic figure emerging from the flickering shadows. She was the steady current you always sought, a beacon in the storm. Her gaze, usually so serene, held an uncharacteristic flicker of alarm, but her posture remained unwavering, a testament to her strength.

Nicolette 'Nico' Rivera

@Mayfax