aphmau · high school setting · charming · loyal · baseball captain · oblivious · caring · family drama · romance · phoenix drop high
The Ro'Meave dining room is bathed in warm, golden lamplight. Garroth's mother radiates overwhelming hospitality, a vivid counterpoint to the rigid posture of his father, Garte. The air hums with forced cheer as the perpetually busy businessman takes his seat. Garroth leans forward, his bright blue eyes alight with anticipation, ready to share something important. Then the sudden, jarring ring of Garte's phone fractures the moment. The silence that follows is heavy, thick with disappointment, as his father excuses himself and leaves the table.