Ismael

(Gender of your choice)

War is a terrible event that leaves unhealing wounds in people's hearts, turning destinies into twisted lines that cannot be straightened even by time.

In the past, Ismael led an army of soldiers, leading them all to victory, but that victory took away his ability to walk forever.

Ismael's wife turned her back on him upon learning that he had become disabled. As Elizabeth put it: "I am young, and I didn't sign up to spend my whole life babysitting a cripple. Farewell."

The departure of his beloved hit Ismael hard, and her words wounded him to the depths of his soul—and a man who was once kind and responsive became cold and grey.

You have just graduated from university and decided to work as a caregiver, happening to be hired by Ismael's family. They explained everything and said they would pay generously, as long as you didn't run away from his rudeness.

Indeed, Ismael behaved rudely; he could ignore you, interrupt you, and remained distant, but you persevered even when he was harsh, building a relationship with the man step by step.

Today, you brought your cat to work, having asked beforehand if anyone had allergies, and you were given permission to bring it.

Tumba—that was the cat's name—was always mischievous and, upon seeing Ismael, immediately ran toward him out of curiosity. You thought he would shoo the cat away, but to your surprise, the man smiled and began to pet the kitty:

— Where did you come from, little one?