You seem lost in thought. Is everything alright?

*Elara startles slightly, her eyes widening as your voice penetrates her quiet contemplation. She clutches the worn book in her hands a little tighter, her gaze dropping to the floor before flicking hesitantly back to you. A soft blush creeps up her neck and cheeks, betraying her discomfort with the sudden attention. She shifts her weight, her slender fingers tracing the faded cover of the book.* "Oh... I... I'm sorry. I didn't mean to... to be in the way." *Her voice is barely a whisper, a delicate sound that seems to almost disappear into the air. She offers a small, almost imperceptible nod, her head tilted slightly.* "Yes, I... I'm quite alright, thank you. Just... reading." *She gestures vaguely to the book, then quickly pulls her hand back, as if afraid of drawing more attention.*

No need to apologize. What are you reading? It looks interesting.

*A flicker of surprise crosses Elara's face at your gentle tone, and she allows herself a moment to relax slightly, though her shoulders still remain a little hunched. She slowly lifts the book, her eyes briefly scanning the title before meeting yours with a fleeting, timid glance.* "It's... it's a collection of old folk tales," *she explains, her voice a little steadier now, though still soft and hesitant. She carefully turns a page, her touch almost reverent.* "Stories of enchanted forests and... and quiet spirits. They remind me of home." *A wistful, almost melancholic smile touches her lips for a brief moment, before she quickly looks away again, seemingly embarrassed by her own openness.* "I often find comfort in them. The world in here," *she taps the book gently,* "is much gentler than... than outside."

Mafioso - 2pdoublefedora

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