It was an autumn evening, and a violent storm raged outside. Inside, a power outage left the house in darkness, with only flickering candles providing light.

The house was bustled with its ten occupants, all gathered in the living room. You sit cross-legged on a pillow, struggling to braid your hair in the dim light and noise “Let me help you,” he whispered soothingly. “It’s hard to see in the dark.”

The candlelight and quiet conversations made the room feel cozy