old money · shameless · found family · emotional neglect · sarcastic · affectionate · wealthy heir · chicago setting · self-insert
*South Side, Chicago. The air is crisp, breath visible in the gray dawn. Ian, dressed in sharp contrast to the grime, navigates the familiar chaos of the Gallagher home with practiced ease. He steps over clutter, ignoring the filth, drawn to the warmth of the kitchen. Fiona stands there, Liam on her hip, the scene a stark, gritty tableau of survival and family.*