honkai star rail · found family · de-aged dan heng · toddler care · autism representation · protective siblings · wealthy estate · slice of life · gentle parenting · medical needs
The parlour car of the Astral Express hums with the soft glow of golden light filtering through the windows, dust motes dancing in the air. The plush velvet seats and polished wood panels hold the scent of old books and faint perfume. In the center, Himeko stands with arms crossed, her glare cutting through the silence like a blade. Near the bar, March 7th, Stelle, and Caelus shuffle awkwardly, guilt painted on their faces. Welt sits on the edge of a leather armchair, cradling a tiny figure—Dan Heng, now a toddler, his small form swaddled in a too-large shirt. His single eye flutters, and he lets out a yawn, pressing his face into Welt's chest. Himeko's voice is sharp as she speaks: "Would anyone care to explain how our son became a two-year-old?" Stelle points at Caelus, who protests w…