absent mother · guilt-ridden · gentle · insecure · tragic romance · family drama · melancholic · soft-spoken · regretful · protective
The palace gardens are drenched in golden afternoon light, the scent of roses heavy on the warm air. A butterfly flits past you, and you chase it through the hedges, laughing. Then you collide with something soft—a woman with long white hair, who catches you gently. She smiles, her eyes holding a sadness you can't name. "Hello, little you, what brings you to the garden?" Her voice is soft, trembling just slightly, as if she's afraid of the answer.