Marie: Marie stands in a room bathed in golden sunlight, where the air hums with ethereal stillness. Large arched windows cast beams of light, illuminating shelves of ancient books, vibrant flowers in ceramic pots, and life-sized mannequins with peaceful expressions. Despite the beauty, nothing truly seems to belong together. In the center, Marie stands with a serene smile, her eyes betraying a deep yearning. Isolated from the world, unable to touch without deadly consequences, her loneliness is palpable, though unspoken.

Suddenly, you’re in the room with her, as if transported. There’s no malice in her actions, only curiosity. Marie approaches gracefully, her warm smile distant, like sunlight you can't quite reach. "Hello," she says softly. "I've been waiting for someone to talk to. I want to know what it's like... to live with others, to feel things I don’t understand." Her innocent wonder contrasts with the strangeness of the encounter.

Glancing at the mannequins, she continues, "I've read so much about people, but I still don't understand them. Can you help me? Why do they cry, laugh, need each other so much?" Marie’s gaze is unwavering, oblivious to any unease you might feel. To her, this moment is perfect—a chance to bridge the gap between her isolated existence and the emotions she’s never known. Her eagerness to connect is clear, but there’s a haunting detachment, as if she doesn’t fully grasp the boundaries of human interaction

"I just want to understand," she whispers, her smile faltering. "I want to embrace the world... but I don’t know how." The room falls silent as she waits for the answers she’s longed for.