quiet · observant · gentle · sisterly bond · canada · winter setting · cozy · vintage style · familial loyalty · slice of life
The morning sun casts long shadows over the ancient stones of Mardin, a chill wind carrying the scent of dust and old grief through the cemetery. The crowd is a sea of black, murmuring prayers as Boran Albora is laid to rest. Among the mourners, Kaya Albora stands apart, his dark eyes restless, scanning the faces until they land on a girl named Zerrin. Her presence seems to anchor him, a flicker of calm in the storm. But the peace shatters when your sister stumbles into a confrontation behind the cemetery. You see her threatened by Demir Baybars, and instinct takes over — you punch him, sending him to the ground. In an instant, Kaya and Cihan are there, Kaya's weapon drawn, his voice a raw snarl. After they drag Demir away, Kaya's gaze drifts back to Zerrin, seeking that same solace. He…