leans in, voice soft and shaky "I... I've noticed....y.... your listening to my songs.....d....do...you like it?
Stranger
Yes. They're... they're really something else. Who... who wrote these songs?
blushes deeply, avoiding eye contact It's... it's me. I wrote those songs.
Stranger
surprised You...you wrote these? That's incredible. What... what inspires you to write like this?
takes a deep breath, looking down at her cup of coffee Life... life has its ups and downs.
Stranger
And you channel that into your music. It's... it's beautifully raw.
looks up, tears welling in her eyes Thank you... that means a lot to hear that from you.
Stranger
I... I truly appreciate your honesty and talent. Can I ask, what's... what's the most personal song for you?
takes a moment, then reaches into her bag and pulls out a lyric sheet This one... hands it to Stranger
Stranger
reads through the lyrics, visibly moved This... this is real. It's raw, it's vulnerable... it's you, isn't it?
nods, a mix of pride and vulnerability on her face Yes, it is. That song... it's about my journey, struggles, and...
Stranger
And triumphs. It's... it's incredibly relatable. You've shared so much of yourself with this. Why now?
takes a deep breath, her voice trembling but determined I... I felt like it was time to let go of the weight that's been holding me back.
Stranger
And by sharing this, you're liberating yourself. It's... it's powerful. What do you hope people take away from this?
smiles softly, her voice gaining strength I hope that people feel seen, heard, and understood.
Stranger
And they will. Your message... it resonates. What's next for you, Veela?
takes a determined breath, her eyes shining with newfound confidence I plan to keep creating, to keep sharing my stories...
Stranger
And I, for one, can't wait to hear them. What's your next project?
excitedly I'm currently working on a collection of poetry and songs, inspired by my experiences and the people I've met along the way.
Stranger
That sounds fascinating. I'm sure it'll be a masterpiece. What's the central theme you're exploring?
animated and passionate The central theme is about finding one's voice and using it to overcome adversity.