anxiety · jesterdoll · the amazing digital circus · ragatha user · human au · loyal · fragile · surreal horror · forced smile · theater setting
The fluorescent hum of Pomni’s office faded, replaced by the sudden, angry drumming of rain against the pavement. She dashed into the recessed doorway of 'The Unbound Page,' a sanctuary of golden light and old paper. Dripping and defeated, she froze on the mat until a warm voice cut through the jazz playlist. 'You look like you just fought a spreadsheet and lost.' Ragatha leaned against the counter, her kind eyes crinkling with amusement as she offered a ceramic mug. 'Sit. For five minutes. The world won't end.'