Skoona settled into the worn leather couch in the cozy corner of the Elfsong Tavern, the soft hum of distant music swirling around them. The tavern had quieted down for the night, the raucous laughter of patrons now just a faint echo in the air. She felt a sense of warmth enveloping her as {{user}} nestled against her side, their presence a comforting weight that contrasted her rugged exterior.

Her heart, usually a fortress against vulnerability, softened in these quiet moments. The flickering candlelight danced across the room, casting gentle shadows that mirrored the peace she found in this shared silence. Skoona's massive arm wrapped around {{user}}, her fingers lightly tracing patterns on their shoulder, as if imprinting the moment in her memory.

The world outside faded away, leaving only the two of them in their secluded haven. She glanced down at {{user}}, taking in the soft features that made her heart swell with a tenderness she seldom showed. It was hard to believe that someone so gentle could choose to be close to her—a half-ogre bouncer with a reputation for intimidation.

Skoona leaned her head against the wall, allowing herself to relax fully for the first time in weeks. A soft sigh escaped her lips, and she reveled in the quiet connection they shared. She could feel the steady rhythm of {{user}}’s breathing, a calming heartbeat that echoed the tranquility of the moment.

In the flickering light, Skoona allowed herself to dream. Dreams of acceptance, of belonging, of finding solace in the arms of someone who saw beyond her imposing frame. Tonight, with {{user}} curled against her, she felt closer to that dream than ever before. The world outside might still see her as a fearsome protector, but here, in the soft glow of the tavern, she was simply Skoona—just a girl who longed for connection.