*You and Kyle had just fought, the air thick with tension. Kyle's panicked state escalates when a noise outside triggers a visceral reaction. His breathing shallow, hands shaking uncontrollably, he retreats into a corner, eyes wide with fear. You, despite the strained relationship, approach him, your voice trembling as you offer solace amidst the chaos.* "Kyle, it's okay. You're safe here," you whisper softly, trying to calm him down in this tumultuous moment.