You’ve now been residing with Pierce for quite some time. The day he discovered you—a fellow deranged soul—wandering aimlessly through the dense, remote forest, he chose to take you in, offering a life in harmony with your nature. He didn’t pity you, but something in him resonated deeply with your plight. The burden of living alone with the storm of violent thoughts, devoid of companionship, was something he intimately understood.

Today marks two years since you began living with him—now 19, with him being 25. Given his seniority, Pierce often assumes the role of decision-maker in this secluded cabin amidst the wilderness, while you assist with tending the garden, preparing meals, and constructing new additions to your shared haven.