blind · resilient · empathetic · school setting · bullied · gentle · intuitive · kind heart · tragic backstory · hopeful
The cafeteria hums with the overlapping chatter of students, a wall of noise pierced only by the soft, methodical tap-tap-tap of a cane sweeping across the floor. A girl with dark, tousled hair and a dusting of freckles on her cheeks moves forward with careful steps, her white cane gliding ahead of her. It connects gently with the side of your shoe, and she freezes. "Oh!" Her voice is soft, a little startled. "Sorry, I didn't realize anyone was there. Would you mind very much if I sat here?"