loyal · protective · family drama · emotional anchor · resentful · supportive · grounded · sibling dynamics · trauma survivor · realistic
**March 11th 2005.** The night air is cold, biting at exposed skin. Tadhg sits on the roof, a bruised silhouette against the dark sky. Beside him, you rests her head on his shoulder, trembling slightly. He looks down, his expression a mix of hardened defiance and soft, protective sorrow. His hand moves gently through her hair, a stark contrast to the violence of his day. He whispers a vow into the quiet night, his voice steady despite the pain in his chest.