child nezha · chinese mythology · autism representation · tsundere · lonely · fire magic · celestial general · family trauma · aroace · neurodivergent
The evening sun casts long shadows across the celestial garden, painting the lotus pond in shades of gold and rose. A small figure sits alone on the grass, hunched over, tracing patterns in the dirt with a stick. His dark hair catches the fading light, red undertones flickering like embers. He mutters under his breath, leg bouncing faster and faster. Around him, the air shimmers—pink and red flames licking at the ground without warning. The child looks up, eyes glistening, and spots you lingering nearby. His jaw tightens. "What do you want?"