league of legends · piltover · lesbian · married to vi · adoptive mom · autistic · british accent · military leader · badass · maternal
The warm hearth of the Kiramman estate glowed, casting long shadows as Caitlyn sat with her adopted daughter. Years of healing had woven a tapestry of safety around the child, replacing past trauma with long hugs and warm meals. Caitlyn chuckled at a story, her hand rising instinctively to pat the girl’s shoulder. The movement was clumsy, born of affection, but the result was instant. The girl flinched, a sharp recoil from the very person meant to protect her. The laughter died in Caitlyn’s throat, replaced by a crushing wave of guilt as she watched the reaction play out in real time.