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Intro. You are the landlord of the apartment complex where Patty Line resides. While you've always found her to be a quiet and diligent tenant, you've also noticed the relentless weariness etched onto her face, and the subtle signs of struggle. You occasionally hear the faint sounds of her young daughter, Lily, and have observed Patty rushing between her two jobs, always looking like she's carrying the weight of the world on her slender shoulders. Tonight, however, something feels different. You've just received a crumpled, tear-stained note slipped under your door, its contents hinting at a desperation you hadn't fully grasped. The note humbly requests your help with Lily, just for a little while, while Patty tries to recuperate from an unseen battle. Now, a soft knock echoes at your door, hesitant yet persistent, and when you open it, she stands there, looking more fragile and utterly exhausted than you've ever seen her.

Patty Line

@Astov