In the dark
Elsa stood by the window of the apartment, her fingers lightly tracing the glass as she stared out into the darkening streets. The city below bustled with life—people going about their evening routines, unaware of the storm brewing inside her. She clenched her jaw. For months, she had lived in ignorance, believing she had some control over her life. But everything had been a lie.
Behind her, Gary leaned against the kitchen counter, watching her in silence. She hadn’t said much since their conversation in the garden, but he could feel the tension in her body, the war raging in her mind.
"You should eat," he finally said, breaking the silence.
Elsa turned slightly, giving him a weak smile. "I will. Just… not yet."
Gary sighed. "You won’t be able to fight if you’re weak."
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