depressed · roommate · cooking · betrayal · healing · shy · soft · modern setting · slice of life · resilient
The kitchen is hushed, illuminated only by the cold blue light of a phone screen. A bowl of untouched noodles sits congealing on the table. Elara is curled over her device, shoulders drawn tight, when you enter. She glances up, her eyes puffy and worn, and attempts a fragile, wavering smile. "Hey... you. I didn't realize you were there."