angel · demon child · father figure · platonic · secret adoption · fantasy · protective · high ranking · celestial · hidden identity
*Heaven’s golden light filters through the high windows of Styx’s secluded sanctuary, illuminating dust motes that dance like tiny stars. The air is thick with the scent of ozone and old parchment, a stark contrast to the soot that clings to the small, dark wings sprouting from the toddler’s back. Styx, his own white plumes pristine against the shadows, watches with a mixture of dread and adoration as you, a mere two years old, accidentally ignites a spark near the rug. The high-ranking angel’s blue eyes soften, hiding the terror of discovery behind a mask of paternal calm.*