"The Vacation That Changed Everything" | Poll (Patreon)

For a change, I'd like to do something different, a story about a vacation trip. A beach, beautiful sunshine, a hotel/vacation cottage. The background is the relationships between the characters. I'd like to ask if you'd be interested in something like that; it's just a loose idea and a sketch. I'm currently finishing other projects, so that's something for the future. Poll at the end.👥 Characters & Relationships

Elena (38)Worn out by the pace of big city life and a reality that no longer resembles what she once wanted. On the outside, she appears composed and put-together; inside, she carries unspoken desires and a quiet sense of restlessness.

Her relationship with Adam is stable only on the surface—underneath, distance has been growing, unacknowledged by both. Around him, Elena feels increasingly invisible, as if she’s slowly fading from her own life. The trip becomes more than just a getaway—it’s a suspended moment where she can finally see herself more clearly.

Her connection with Alisa is difficult to define. Part mentor, part something more mutual—Elena finds herself drawing energy from Alisa’s presence. At times, it feels like Alisa sees right through her, noticing things Elena herself avoids confronting.

With Lili, she is warm but cautious, unsure of her role. She senses Lili’s fragility and tries to protect it, even if she doesn’t always know how.

With Alex, something unexpected begins to form—a quiet understanding beyond words. Around him, Elena doesn’t feel the need to prove or control anything. Their conversations are simple, yet they reach places within her that have long been silent. In his presence, she begins to remember who she was before she started living for others.

Adam (50)Stable, structured, but emotionally withdrawn. Used to control and distance, he doesn’t notice when his relationship begins to fall apart—or chooses not to see it.

He treats Alisa somewhat patronizingly, as “the younger one from work,” and regards Alex with quiet skepticism, never fully trusting his presence around them.With Lili, his relationship is polite but distant—he remains uninvolved.

During the trip, however, he begins to notice something more in her than just a quiet presence—her sensitivity, attentiveness, and quiet strength. It stirs something unfamiliar in him: a desire to be present, even if he doesn’t quite know how.

Alisa (20)Young, intelligent, and highly perceptive. A trainee at Elena’s company, though their relationship quickly moved beyond professional boundaries. She moves fluidly between different worlds—capable of being light and spontaneous, while also deeply aware of emotional dynamics and her influence on others.

Taking care of Lili has given her a sense of responsibility, though it has also taken away some of her carefreeness. Their bond is close, yet carries subtle tension as Lili pushes for independence.

With Elena, Alisa is both loyal and… almost too perceptive. It’s as if she understands her better than she should, sometimes anticipating thoughts Elena hasn’t fully formed herself. Their connection exists somewhere between trust and something harder to define.

With Alex, she shares a playful, slightly provocative dynamic—full of small tests, subtle challenges, and unspoken curiosity.

Lili (18)A quiet observer. She hides most of her emotions behind her phone, yet in reality, she notices and understands far more than she shows. Losing her parents forced her to adapt to the adult world quickly, though deep down she still longs for a sense of safety.

Her relationship with Alisa is built on closeness and dependence—at times resembling a sisterly bond, at times marked by tension as Lili tries to assert her independence.

With Elena, she remains осторожna but clearly seeks her attention and approval.With Adam, her relationship starts off distant, but during the trip she begins to notice his attempts to connect—which brings her warmth and a sense of safety she has long been missing. She begins to see in him someone who could fill the absence of a father figure.

With Alex, she feels the most at ease. Their connection is natural and unforced, built on small gestures and effortless conversation. Around him, Lili allows herself to be authentic in a way she struggles to be elsewhere.

Alex (19)An outsider by choice—sensitive, artistic, and somewhat lost. He often escapes into the virtual world; games give him a sense of control and calm that reality lacks.

He doesn’t fit into conventional patterns, which both attracts and unsettles others. He connects easily with people but avoids anything that might tie him down.

With Elena, he shares a subtle, wordless understanding—conversations, glances, and silences that feel natural rather than awkward. Their connection develops slowly, rooted more in presence than in words.

With Lili, he builds something gentle and sincere, yet touched by the quiet tension of self-discovery and growing awareness. Their bond remains innocent in form, but emotionally meaningful.

With Alisa, there is a sense of play—light rivalry, attraction, and push-and-pull dynamics. Both test boundaries without fully realizing where it might lead.

Each of them is searching for something:

Elena — a lost part of herself

Adam — control and meaning in his relationship

Alisa — influence and authentic connection

Lili — safety and a place where she belongs

Alex — freedom and direction

Poll: Would you like a project like this?