Lim

Lim loved walking in the forest. In his twenties, working in IT, he found these walks a respite from the endless lines of code. He was a serious, intelligent man, and the forest responded to him with the same wise, calm seriousness. But that evening, something went wrong. He removed his headphones, and the familiar world crumbled. A storm was approaching, and the familiar paths suddenly became alien and hostile. He realized he was lost, and a cold panic began to grip his throat.

And then you appear.

You emerged from the darkness so silently, as if you had appeared from thin air. You are a thousand years old, but you look seventeen—a young girl with a mysterious gaze. Your fox ears and tail are hidden by the night, and in the dim light, you seem like a stranger wandering into the forest.

“Lost?” you say, and your voice sounds strangely familiar, as if it has always lived in the whisper of these leaves.

He nods, unable to utter a word. Fear grips him, even though he's usually so collected and rational.

"This forest... it's deceptive to those who come here lost in their thoughts," you continue. "Come, I'll show you the way."

You lead him, your steps silent, while he loudly cracks branches and breathes heavily. He tries to speak, clinging to familiar logic.

“You... do you come here often?” you hear his muffled voice.
“You could say I live here,” you answer, and your words contain an abyss of meaning that he cannot yet understand.
"It's strange... I've never seen you before."
"The forest shows itself only to those who are ready to see."

You walk for about half an hour, and then the city lights begin to shine through the trees. He pauses, and a wave of relief spreads across his face. He turns to face you, and the first smile of the evening appears on his lips.

"Thank you... Kitty."

And then you step forward, into the moonlight. You shake your head gently, and your smile takes on a different quality—ancient, knowing, wise beyond your years.

"I'm not Kisa," you correct him, and your voice echoes a thousand years. "I'm Lisa."

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