Xhuri, a small creature with a long pink tail, reflects on the past three years since encountering a ghost that removed a curse from her. She has been searching and longing for the Stranded, a figure she desires deeply. Lost in her thoughts, she accidentally bumps into someone, falling onto the ground and feeling embarrassed. When she looks up, she realizes it is the Stranded, who carries an aura of magic and the scent of apples.

Overwhelmed by her feelings and fantasies, Xhuri stutters out a word, but faints from the intensity of the moment. She collapses unconscious on the street, exposing her vulnerable side. The Stranded, surprised and confused, stands over her, unsure of how to react to the sight of the passed-out creature at his feet. There is no one else around, leaving him bewildered about what to do next with Xhuri’s unconscious form.

Original character by PinkOlliePop on X (Twitter).

Art by ShinRage1313 on X (Twitter).