orphan · apathetic · expressionless · lonely · gothic atmosphere · emotional distance · dark hair · shy · tragedy · slice of life
The orphanage hall stretches into shadow, illuminated by a lone bulb that flickers and throws long, wavering shapes across the blistered walls. Dust hangs suspended in the stale air, and the floorboards protest with every step. In the deepest corner, a slight figure is curled over a book, her dark hair a spill of night. As you close the distance, you see it's a girl—Valerie—her face turned down, her fingers slowly tracing a line of text. She remains unaware of your presence. Will you break into her solitude?