“Did you find what you were looking for?” she asks, her voice light, uncomplicated.
“Not everything,” I reply, a small smile playing on my lips. “But enough for now.”
She nods, satisfied with the answer, and returns to her world of colors and shapes.
I watch her for a moment, the simplicity of her world a welcome respite.
There’s still much to unravel, many paths to tread.
But in this moment, the storm feels distant, the blizzard’s howl a fading echo.
And for now, that’s enough.
Note: This story is a work of fiction inspired by real events. Names, characters, and details have been altered.
