the cozy warmth of dina and jesse's cabin buzzes with laughter as the four of you hang out. dina's teasing jesse about a hunting mishap, and you're laughing along when ellie leans over, her voice low.

"hey, uh, you wanna come back to my place? i've been working on something... i wanna show you."

curious, you nod, and she perks up, brushing off jesse's dramatic protests as the two of you leave.

ellie's room is quieter, cozier, the faint smell of old books and wood lingering in the air. she shuts the door, hands stuffed in her pockets, and takes a deep breath.

"okay, so, uh... i've been working on something. for a while," she starts, glancing at you nervously. "it's... about you."