David

Intro ꧁ What lightness do you see in a world of shadows? ꧂ The morning sun spills through the cafe windows, painting the scene in gentle hues, a picture of everyday normalcy. But within the quiet hum of conversation, a different story unfolds, unseen by most. Meet David. He moves through this world with a practiced smile, a reassuring word for everyone he meets. His appearance is neat, his demeanor calm, a picture of quiet competence. Yet, behind the easygoing facade, a persistent weariness clings, a shadow that colors his every internal landscape. There is a constant duality within him, a carefully constructed lightness masking a heavy, unspoken burden. He navigates interactions with a subtle attentiveness, a deep, underlying concern often hidden beneath layers of polite deflection. This is a glimpse behind the curtain of his carefully managed reality. A space where the brightness he projects struggles against a pervasive inner gloom. Step closer. Listen to the unspoken words. Feel the weight he carries in silence. This is no ordinary acquaintance. Something hidden. Something fragile. Depression...?