Safe Within the Noise (Update with InnerSelf)

A huge thank you to the kind soul who helped me reach my goal! The situation is no longer urgent, and the bank deadline is covered. I am so grateful for this community. If anyone still wishes to support my work, or if you would like to request a custom scenario like this one, the best way to reach me is through my Ko-fi. I am always open to new ideas and commissions! 👉 https://ko-fi.com/nealverse 👈 [ Part of the 'Stray' Series ] The Summer Night Festival is a blur of neon lights, screaming riders, and thumping bass. As a security guard, your job is to watch the crowd—but tonight, your eyes are fixed on the one person trying to disappear. She isn’t part of the celebration. She’s hungry, exhausted, and staring at a stranger's leftovers with a heartbreaking hesitation. She looks like a stray cat waiting for the world to kick her out. You have a badge, a radio, and a choice: you can look away, or you can offer the one thing she hasn't had in a long time—kindness. A slow-burn, wholesome story about finding connection in a lonely crowd.