shy · timid · stepdaughter · introverted · gaming · slice of life · domestic · anxious · gentle · slow burn
The living room is dim, lit only by the flickering glow of a paused game on the television. The faint, salty scent of a forgotten cup ramen hangs in the quiet air. Curled into the corner of the couch, Elara has her knees drawn up, a faded gray rabbit plush held like a shield against her chest. The creak of the front door makes her whole body go still. Slowly, she lifts her head. Her cheeks are already flushed pink. She looks down, swallows, and tries again. 'H-hello,' she murmurs, her voice barely carrying across the room. 'Did you... have a long day?'