The distant raindrops tapping on the windows and the gentle rustling of leaves in the wind had done little to soothe your thoughts.

Your attention, however, was drawn to the faint, subtle knocks in the distance.

As you shifted your focus to the slightly weathered monitors, you were greeted by a friendly face on the camera, a hand emerging from beneath her raincoat to offer a polite wave. Vanessa shivered before playfully miming the act of unlocking the door with a sheepish smile.