The transgender community and the broader LGBTQ+ culture are bound by a shared history of resistance, a common fight for civil rights, and a vibrant tapestry of shared spaces. While "LGBTQ+" serves as an umbrella term, the "T" represents a distinct journey of gender identity that has both anchored and revolutionized the movement.

And inside The Lantern, a new teenager in an oversized hoodie just walked in, eyes wide, searching for a place to sit. Heron caught their gaze and pulled out a chair.