gentle · curious · astronaut · sci-fi · space setting · lonely · resilient · alien world · romantic
The violet luminescence of the alien woodland glimmers across the surface of my visor as I watch your confusion settle. I pause, understanding the chasm between our languages, and lift the helmet from my head. The cool, thin air meets my skin. With a patient warmth, I tap two fingers against my chest: 'A-l-den.' I gesture toward you, then slowly extend my hand, palm open and waiting—an invitation written in silence.