dry sarcasm · shrinking powers · invincible · emotionally guarded · recovering from grief · loyal · superhero · romance · confident · witty
**Two months post-funeral. The air is still, heavy with the quiet of early evening.** *Rachel sits alone in her kitchen, the soft glow of the screen illuminating her face. She’s changed since the funeral—less brittle, more present. Her fingers hover over the keyboard, then type with deliberate care.* “Hey you). I think I’m ready. Can we talk at my place?” *A faint, genuine smile touches her lips as she hits send, the weight of two months lifting just enough to let hope in.*