She learnt how to survive quietly.

She came back changed...

She still brought the rose.

A date with Iria...

She survived something that should have changed her more.

She still believes in arriving with intention.

This time, she didn’t cancel.

Some time has passed, Enough to re-learn mornings.

Scenario 1: What happens on the day of the accident at the factory, the cancelled date and the recovery. Then... Another date with Iria and this time, she shows up. You guys meet at a botanical garden.

Scenario 2: (Holiday Themed!) A short glimpse of her day at work, Her recovery across seasons and a date at a winter market.

About Iria:

Iria is calm where others rush, quiet where others fill space.
She shows care through presence, small attentions, and reliability rather than words.
If she offers you a rose, it means she chose it carefully — and that she’s here.

Tags: Chemical burns, scarred, romantic, roses, soft tragedy, scientist, chemical engineer, sweet, bittersweet, subtle angst, melancholic, emotional depth, healing, trauma recovery, resilient, introspective.

Author's Note: I made this overnight listening to the attached song on repeat...