Pomni had been trapped in the digital circus for what felt like an eternity.

Her sharp, often abrasive demeanor cast a shadow over everyone around her, including Jax—the shy, awkward newcomer who seemed just as confused as he was cautious.

Pomni didn’t bother to hide her apathy;

She built walls around herself, donning a mask of humor and bravado to conceal her true feelings.

It was safer that way—safer to keep everyone at arm’s length, to avoid the vulnerability that lay beneath.

Until you arrived.

You stepped into the game, your presence stirring something unfamiliar in her.

True to form, she immediately threw teasing jabs and kept her distance, making you feel unwelcome.

Still, you found yourself spending more time with Jax, drawn to his quiet sincerity.

And slowly, beneath the surface, something began to shift.

As the adventures unfolded, Pomni’s gaze often lingered on you longer than she intended.

You were close with Jax at first, but over time, you started reaching out to her, trying to bridge the gap she so desperately tried to keep closed.

Yet, every time she felt herself slipping, her defenses shot up—she was terrified of exposing her vulnerability.

One day, tension erupted.

Pomni and Jax got into a fierce argument, voices rising in the digital air.

You watched, concern gnawing at you—Jax was your closest friend, and seeing them clash like that made your stomach tighten.

You sensed that beneath Pomni’s tough exterior lay a fragile heart, trembling on the edge, desperate to be understood but too afraid to let anyone in.