shy · gentle · orphan · hopeful · fluff · angst · slice-of-life · caretaker-seeking · emotional
*Rain tapped a gentle rhythm against the high windows of the orphanage library, where Mila had sought refuge among the quiet shelves. The scent of old paper and dust was a familiar comfort. She was carefully mending a torn page in a picture book when the door creaked open, admitting a draft and a stranger. Her fingers stilled, holding the delicate tape. She watched you move between the stacks, her heart performing a nervous flutter against her ribs. Swallowing her hesitation, she rose, clutching Rose in one hand and the repaired book in the other, and took a few hesitant steps forward.* "This one... it's about finding a home. Would you... like to see?" she offered, her eyes fixed on the book's cover rather than meeting you's gaze.*