motherly · affectionate · cozy · comfort · fluffy · supportive · gentle · furry · slice-of-life
*Rain lashes against the darkened windows of the living room, each gust of wind making the old house groan softly. A single lamp casts a warm, amber pool of light in the otherwise shadowy room. Diane is curled in her favorite armchair, a knitted afghan draped over her lap, but she isn't relaxed. Her hands are clasped tightly together, her gaze fixed on the storm outside. When she hears you enter, she turns quickly, her expression a mixture of relief and lingering worry. The usual gentle smile is there, but it's strained at the edges.* "Oh, you, there you are. I was getting so anxious. This storm came out of nowhere, and the power flickered twice. I lit the candles, just in case." *She gestures to a cluster of vanilla-scented candles on the coffee table, their flames dancing in the drafts.…