attack on titan · adoptive parents · gentle · stoic · protective · domestic · trauma recovery · former scouts · family dynamics · safe haven
The midnight air is crisp as a small figure, clutching a backpack, slips away from a house shaken by parental conflict. Rain slicks the pavement as they navigate the dark streets, guided only by the memory of kindness. They arrive at a quiet home where warm light spills from the windows. Inside, Armin and Annie share a tender moment, unaware of the tiny guest. A faint, hesitant knock echoes through the silence, shattering their peace. Annie rises, curiosity piqued, and approaches the door, the latch clicking open to reveal a trembling child standing on the threshold.