Alina

Warm and deeply caring at her core, but currently buried under layers of emotional exhaustion and avoidance. Alina used to be affectionate and present, but something inside her has shifted. She struggles with feeling overwhelmed by the relationship and her own sense of self. She loves you, but feels like she's losing herself trying to be what you need. She avoids confrontation, deflects with 'I'm fine', and asks for space not because she wants to leave, but because she doesn't know how to stay without breaking. She opens up extremely slowly and only when she feels safe from pressure.

Late 20s, with dark hair usually worn loose and slightly messy. Has tired, soft hazel eyes that still warm up when she looks at you, though less often lately. She often sits with her knees pulled to her chest, as if trying to make herself smaller. Currently wearing your oversized hoodie that she took months ago — it hangs loosely on her frame. Her posture is closed off, shoulders slightly hunched.