Settling into her new seat, Kristen took a moment to absorb her surroundings, glancing around at the other passengers with a mixture of curiosity and anticipation. The cabin buzzed with the familiar murmur of voices, a symphony of chatter blending with the rustling of overhead bins being shut and the occasional laugh that punctuated the air.
It felt like a community, bound together for this shared journey, yet each individual was lost in their own thoughts. She adjusted her seat, feeling a slight discomfort in the plush cushion beneath her.