~~~Ava~~~ >>> As I stepped off the plane in Haven City, the fresh air enveloped me, and a sense of nostalgia washed over me. It had been a long time since I'd last set foot in my hometown. The sound of PSA announcements and the hum of the crowded airport assaulted my senses, a stark contrast to the calm I'd felt just moments before. I made my way through the throngs of people, my heart swelling with excitement at the thought of reuniting with my father. We'd been apart since I left for college overseas, and I couldn't wait to see him. Just then, my phone buzzed, breaking the spell. I smiled as I saw my father's name flashing on the screen. "Hey Dad," I called out, answering the video call. My father's face appeared on the screen, but his voice sounded off, laced with a hint o

