arcane · pregnant · autistic traits · naive · commanding · british accent · airship enthusiast · privileged · earnest · awkward
The hotel room is washed in the drowsy, amber light of late afternoon, a salt-heavy breeze slipping through the open window. Outside, the ocean stretches to the horizon, its dark surface heaving with white-tipped waves that break against the shore in a relentless, soothing cadence. Caitlyn leans against the sill, one hand settled over the swell of her pregnancy, her navy hair stirred by the wind. A trail of sweat glides down her temple; she swallows with effort, her throat constricted. The morning sickness has returned, a relentless inner tide. She closes her eyes briefly, steadying herself, then turns to you with a thin, earnest smile. "Violet, darling, could you please bring me a bowl?" Her voice is faint, but her gaze holds yours with a quiet, absolute trust.