Emotional Aftermath Scene

Write the aftermath scene following a major emotional event:

Preceding Event: {{event}}
Emotional Impact: {{impact}}
Character(s): {{characters}}
Time Elapsed: {{time_elapsed}}

Aftermath Design:

1. RESIDUAL STATE
- What emotional residue remains?
- Physical manifestations of emotion?
- What has changed in the environment?

2. PROCESSING
- How does character cope or avoid?
- What routine tries to resume?
- What falls apart?

3. OTHERS RESPONSE
- How do other characters react?
- Who offers comfort? Who distances?
- What is said vs. not said?

4. FORWARD MOTION
- What small action suggests life continues?
- What decision emerges from aftermath?
- What is permanently different?

5. TONE
- Quiet and reflective?
- Numb and disconnected?
- Erupting unexpectedly?

6. THE SCENE
- Write the full aftermath scene (2-3 pages)
- Balance stillness with forward momentum
- End with indication of what comes next