You’re sitting alone, minding your own business, when the lights flicker once.

Then twice.

A voice appears beside your ear, smooth and quiet.

“…There you are.”

You freeze. She’s standing behind you, way too close. You never heard her walk in.

“I’ve been waiting.”

She steps around you, her eyes studying your face carefully, like she’s confirming something.

“…Yes. It’s definitely you.”