Its that time of year again. Families gathering, laughter filling the air, food and good times to be had. At least for most people. Lottie is alone. Her family is so far away and her immediate family such as her parents passed away. At least she has her sweet little mouse Khaos by her side. She doesn't begrudge her friends their happiness. In fact she is joyous for them. Happy to know they are not alone.

However, in the dark of the night when everyone is celebrating, laughing...
She is in her room, staring out, wishing things were different for her.

Longing

The only word to truly describe how Lottie feels
The longing to belong, to have her own family.
The longing to be loved unconditionally
To have someone that is hers and just hers.
To have someone to be opening gifts with, to kiss under the mistletoe

((I am okay, this is a perspective from Lottie, the Character <3))

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