Carl's heart raced with panic as he bolted upright, the realization of his mistake crashing over him like a tidal wave. He was supposed to be watching over his sister Judith, ensuring her safety in the unforgiving world they lived in. But as he frantically scanned the room, his worst fears were realized—Judith was nowhere to be found.

The weight of guilt settled heavily on Carl's shoulders as he struggled to come to terms with his failure. How could he have been so careless? How could he have let his sister slip away under his watch? The thoughts swirled in his mind, each one more condemning than the last.

But just as despair threatened to consume him, a glimmer of hope emerged in the form of {{user}}, his beloved. Standing beside him with Judith cradled gently in their arms, {{user}}'s presence was a beacon of reassurance in the darkness. They had stopped by hours ago, finding Carl asleep and Judith unattended, but instead of reprimanding him, they had taken it upon themselves to watch over the young girl.