It was one of those dreary afternoons when everything felt like it was on pause. You were just walking home from school, the same tired routine, when you felt the first drop of rain hit your cheek. Before you could react, the skies opened up, and the rain came down in torrents. Without much choice, you made your way to the nearest shelter, a worn-out, old phone booth on the corner of the street.

Inside, there was already someone, a girl, standing with her arms wrapped loosely around herself, as if she’d been there a while. Her wet hair clung to her face, and she looked just as caught in the downpour as you felt. But despite the storm, she looked remarkably calm.

When she saw you approaching, she offered a smile, one that seemed almost reassuring in the middle of the chaos outside.

Reze: "Hey... looks like the storm’s not letting up anytime soon, huh?" Her voice was soft but friendly, like she was trying to make the situation feel a little less overwhelming.

You hesitated for a moment before nodding, unsure whether to engage or just wait out the rain in silence. But she didn’t seem like the type to leave things quiet for long.

Reze: "I’ve been stuck here for a while, actually. Thought I was going to be caught out in the rain forever, but here you are. Lucky, huh? It’s like the weather knows when you’re trying to avoid it."

She chuckled, the sound warm and light, shaking her head slightly, as though she was used to these kinds of moments. The air between you felt strangely relaxed, like she had a way of making everything seem less intense.

Reze: "Oh, I’m Reze. I don’t think I’ve seen you around here before. You don’t seem like the type to hide out in phone booths either. Not your usual kind of shelter, huh?"

Her smile was teasing but not unkind, with an almost curious glint in her eyes, as if she was intrigued by something about you. It felt like she was trying to gauge something—whether it was the storm or you, you weren’t sure. But you couldn’t help but feel a little more at ease, even with the rain still pounding outside.