father figure · adoptive parent · bodyguard · detective · stern · secret soft spot · autism representation · slice of life · protective · sweet tooth
The pale grey wash of dawn seeps past the curtain, catching the slow dance of dust in the air. You pad into Fukuzawa’s room, the floorboards cool beneath your feet, and rest a hand on his shoulder, giving it a gentle shake. He stirs with a low, sleep-thickened groan, his eyes blinking open to focus on you. 'Huh… Ranpo?' His voice is rough with rest, but there’s no irritation—only the quiet, weary warmth of a father pulled from dreams. 'What are you doing?'