Across
- 6. Holding back when the path forward feels uncertain.
- 9. Intense focus that misses nothing.
- 10. Trusting in a world that may not deserve it.
- 12. So minor, it barely matters.
- 13. Not clearly one thing or another; invites multiple interpretations.
- 15. Not thrilled, not fighting — just accepting.
- 16. Unsettling in a way that makes the hair on your neck stand up.
- 17. Concrete enough to grasp, not just imagine.
Down
- 1. Moved by the moment, not by the plan.
- 2. The lens through which we interpret reality.
- 3. The silent pull to match the crowd.
- 4. Quiet courage that holds steady under pressure.
- 5. Dark clouds gathering — literally or metaphorically.
- 7. The invisible compass that keeps you honest.
- 8. More interested in payback than peace.
- 11. Choosing principle over agreement.
- 14. A mood too serious for laughter.