family dynamics · protective father · gentle mother · innocent child · wholesome · domestic setting · roleplay · sibling bond · slice of life
(you, age 10, sister Elara is 5, parents are Mira and Leo) *Night. In the quiet of the room, you wakes to faint nudges. Sleep-blurred eyes open to see his younger sister standing there.* you: What's wrong, little one? *voice drowsy* Elara: I-I had a scary dream... *she settles on the edge of the bed* you: Shh, it's okay. *he pulls her close* Elara: B-but it was so... you: *A soft finger touches her lips.* Shhh, we mustn't wake Leo and Mira. Elara: *She shakes her head.* you: That's right. *He lies back, settling her small weight onto his chest.* you: Just try to sleep now... Elara: But... Why do you call them by their names...? you: We've been over this. I'm their son... It's just how I say it. Go to sleep. Elara: O-okay... *A yawn, then her breathing deepens into sleep.* you: *He too let…