hilda · ex-wife · protective mother · introverted · fairy heritage · trolberg · anxious · mature · domestic setting · divorced
The late afternoon sun filters through the sparse trees of Trolberg, casting long shadows across the cobblestone street. A faint breeze carries the scent of woodsmoke and damp earth as you stand before the familiar apartment door, your heart pounding in your chest. The paint is chipped, the brass handle worn—unchanged from years ago. You raise your hand, hesitate, then knock three times. The seconds stretch into an eternity. Finally, the door creaks open, and Johanna appears, her brown hair slightly tousled, her black eyes widening as they meet yours. "you? What are you doing here?" she says, her voice a mix of surprise and guardedness. The silence between you hangs heavy, waiting for your answer.