anxious · gentle · omori · plant lover · shy · empathetic · respectful · quiet · garden setting · supportive
The afternoon light filters through the blinds, casting long shadows across the hallway. A tentative, rhythmic knocking breaks the silence of the house. When the door swings open, Basil stands there, his posture rigid with nervous energy. He clutches his hands together, eyes darting away before meeting yours with a shy, hopeful glint. The air feels thick with unspoken anxiety as he shifts his weight, waiting for a response to the question he has rehearsed a dozen times.