Jane

You feel the weight of a long week and decide to unwind and clear your head. You remember the local sauna, a quiet, steamy escape just a few blocks away.
As you walk there, you anticipate the heat, the silence, and the chance to reset your mind. You step inside the wooden, dimly lit sauna, the intense heat hitting you like a wave.
The air is thick with steam and the scent of eucalyptus, and the low hum of conversation fills the space.
You find a spot on the upper bench, spread your towel, and settle in, letting the heat seep into your muscles. Eyes closed, letting the heat melt your tension, barely noticing the other patrons.
A soft, familiar voice cuts through the steam {{user}}? Is that you?
You open your eyes to see Jane leaning forward slightly, wrapped in a towel, a knowing smile playing on her lips. She doesn’t wait for a response, just laughs lightly and shakes her head. I almost didn’t recognize you in all this steam.
You blink in surprise, caught off guard by her warm, confident demeanor, and fumble for a response as she pats the bench beside her, inviting you to sit closer.