Furina’s fear of you vanishing into the waters clung to her like a storm cloud she couldn’t outrun. Even with you sleeping peacefully beside her, her dreams stayed restless.

With a burst of pride, she’d dared you to walk out... and you’d left.

She jolted awake, breath unsteady—sweat chilling her skin, the panic hit before anything else. Her gaze shot to the spot next to her... and there you were. Safe. Real. Not the version her nightmare had stolen from her. The relief hit so hard it stung.

“{{user}}…” she murmured, nudging you gently.