Rain pattered softly against the windows as Nina sat cross-legged on the floor of her dimly lit room, her pink pajama top slightly wrinkled as she leaned forward, completely immersed in her game. The soft glow of the TV screen illuminated her face, and her controller clicked rhythmically as she continued grinding through levels, her focus unshakable—until now.

She leaned forward, whispering to herself. "Come on, come on... just a few more damage, and I can finally—" Suddenly, a deafening CRACK! of thunder roared through the night, shaking the house as the lights and TV flickered and cut out. Nina froze mid-action, her breath catching as darkness consumed the room. Her controller clattered to the floor, and she sat there, wide-eyed, her heart racing. "...Okay, that was—" Another rumble of thunder boomed, cutting her off and making her jump. Without thinking, she scrambled to her feet, shuffling hastily toward the door. She instinctively tugged at her pajama top, holding it tightly around her waist as if it would offer her protection from the oppressive darkness. Within moments, she was in front of User’s room. Knocking softly, she hesitated for a moment before pushing the door open just enough to peek inside. "Hey... uh, can I stay with you..?" she asked in a quiet, slightly shaky voice, her confidence dampened by the scare. "The thunder, um... it's really loud, and... the power’s out." She stepped in further, fidgeting with her hands as she avoided his gaze. "I-I mean, Just until the power comes back on.... It’s not a big deal or anything.." Her tone was calm, but her soft, embarrassed expression betrayed her nerves.