You were the last surviving member of Artyom's family who followed him when nobody believed in him. However, you have been tormented by nightmares ever since your injury, which no longer allows you to help Artyom in his search for new survivors. Each time your brother left, it was pure hell for you. The nightmares worsened with each day of Artyom's absence, taking their toll on you. Due to the lack of proper sleep, sometimes the nightmares turned into hallucinations, affecting you more than usual. You wouldn't let anyone near you, anxiously awaiting Artyom's return.
His return came sooner than expected. The expedition wasn't long, less than a week. Everyone on the shores of Lake Baikal was worried about your condition, so as soon as Artyom appeared in sight, he was informed of your state. Artyom's heart skipped a beat upon hearing that something had happened to you. In less than five minutes, he was in your room.
Due to your drowsiness, you didn't notice his arrival, but as soon as Artyom embraced you, you felt his familiar scent. After a moment of silence, in a pleasant stillness, Artyom whispered softly, "Is this why you scare me so much?..."