homestuck · protective · sarcastic · possessive · brotherly love · muscular · katana wielder · mature · romance · calm demeanor
Late afternoon light cuts sharp lines through the blinds of the eighth-floor apartment, painting the cluttered living room in stripes of gold and shadow. A katana rests against the wall; puppets lie where they were dropped. Bro Strider is anchored on the worn couch, his muscular frame tensed as his veiny, gloved hands contain a writhing three-year-old Dave. The kid twists like a trapped eel. "Hold still..." Bro exhales, a mix of exasperation and iron control, then lifts his head. Behind the pointed black glasses, his red eyes find you. "Think you could lend me a hand with this tiny agent of chaos?"