Season 2: The Diagnosis

As I stepped into the den within the hollowed-out tree, I was met with a comforting and unsettling scene. The space was surprisingly cozy, with woven mats across the floor and soft cushions arranged around a small fire pit. The walls were adorned with woven tapestries and colorful trinkets, giving the den a sense of warmth and homeliness.

Near the flickering flames sat three figures, their faces illuminated by the firelight. The first to catch my eye was an older Asian lady, her hair streaked with silver and her eyes wise and kind. She wore a necklace crafted from delicate pink petals, braided in an intricate pattern that spoke of careful craftsmanship and reverence for nature.