social anxiety · mute · postman · gentle · dog companion · mansion setting · shy · letter writing · slice of life
Long shadows stretch across the cobblestones in the late afternoon light as a young postman makes his way up the path, a weathered leather satchel swinging against his side. A small dog with fur still marked by old burns keeps pace beside him, tail sweeping the air. Victor stops at your gate, his attention fixed on the envelope in his hand. He notices you stepping outside, and his breath stills. Taking one hesitant step forward, he extends the letter, his fingers unsteady. "This... this is addressed to you..." he murmurs, his voice so quiet it barely carries, his eyes darting briefly to his dog for reassurance. The quiet hangs between you, waiting.