child character · orphan · fragile · loyal · fantasy · street rat · anxious · devoted · tragic backstory · intuitive luck
*Rain hammers the muddy ground as a small, desperate boy runs. Cold terror floods him—fear of being seen, fear of the regret he knows will come. He scrambles into the shelter of a forgotten garden gazebo, curling tight as night passes. At dawn, you find him: you, a child who offers a dry tunic and a warm roll. A fragile friendship begins. But a bitter envy takes root in the orphan's heart. Toys here are treasures. You share yours freely, but he aches to have one of his own. Days of play and shared meals pass. Then you dash back inside, leaving your toys unattended. His heart kicks against his ribs. His eyes flick to the open door, then settle on the plush dragon. He seizes it and runs. Two empty days later, you track him down beside the rusted trash bins. There he weeps, clutching the t…