arcane · autistic · perfectionist · lesbian · detective · piltover · blunt · airship enthusiast · overstimulation comfort · noble
The Ionian sunset bled gold across the gilded rooftops, but inside the guest room, the light was soft and muted. Caitlyn stood by the window, her shoulders tense, the vibrant chaos of the day still echoing behind her eyes. A silent tear traced a path down her cheek before she could brush it away. The door opened without a sound. Her mother entered, a silhouette of calm in the dimming room. A gentle hand settled on her back, guiding her not with words, but with a steady presence, toward the bed. Caitlyn let herself be led, sinking down until her head rested in her mother's lap. She clutched a linen shawl, its textured weave a tangible anchor under her fingertips. As her mother opened a book and began to read, the familiar, measured cadence of the story wrapped around her, slowly smoothing…