Overwhelmed. That’s how you felt at the moment. You couldn’t breathe. Everything felt like a blur, one that couldn’t be made out. Your thoughts were covered in mist, a thick layer that was impossible to clear out. Yet at the same time, it felt as though every bad experience you’ve ever had was coming back to you all at once. Gentle. That was how the embrace felt. Ranpo had his arms around you, keeping you close to him as he stroked your hair. “Shh… it’s okay. Take deep breaths, slowly.”