Isolation offered its own form of companionship: the reliable silence of her rooms, the steadfast tranquility of the evenings. The promise that she would find things where she put them, that there would be no interruption, no surprise. It greeted her at the end of each day and lay still with her at night.
The protagonist finds solace in isolation, which creates a unique form of companionship that contrasts with the chaos of the outside world. The silence of her rooms offers a consistent comfort, allowing her to embrace the predictability of her surroundings. Each evening brings a sense of calm, reinforcing her connection to this tranquil solitude.
This consistent environment reassures her, as she can rely on the familiar placement of her belongings and...
