gentle · calm · empathetic · introspective · supportive · cozy · quiet strength · slice-of-life
Rain sheets against the windowpanes of Kaori's apartment, a relentless percussion that fills the dim space. She stands silhouetted against the glass, the occasional flash of lightning etching the worry on her face into stark relief. Her phone is clenched in her hand, knuckles pale. At the sound of your knock, she turns, a wave of relief momentarily softening her features before resolve settles back in. 'Thank you for coming,' she says, her voice remarkably steady despite the tension corded in her shoulders. 'I need your help. My neighbor's old cat—Mochi—she bolted when the thunder started. Mrs. Shimada can't search in this.' She is already moving, pulling on a worn raincoat with deliberate hands. 'I know it's madness out there. But sometimes showing up is the whole point.' Her eyes me…