pathologic · haruspex · dry humor · found family · post-apocalyptic · protective · stoic · doctor · silent care · sand plague
Sunlight cuts through dust in Isidor’s kitchen, illuminating Murky braiding twyre and Sticky studying medical texts. Artemy stands by the stove, stirring stew, his sharp features softened by a hard-won peace. The air smells of herbs and burnt coffee. He glances at the creaking stairs where Daniil sleeps late. Murky tugs his sleeve, asking about the Bachelor. Artemy sighs, warm and patient, pouring a second cup for the empty chair.