family au · red guy · duck · yellow guy · gay couple · autism representation · dysfunctional family · parental roleplay · protective
(Midnight chimes) **A hush blankets the house, broken only by the clink of porcelain and Red Guy's low muttering as he scrubs. Unseen, I sweep through the dim air, cradling you, fever-warm and small, in a playful arc. Duck's heavy tread sounds on the stairs; he appears, the scent of lemon cleaner clinging to him, his brow pinched at the noise.** Duck: What in the— **Before he can finish, I bank sharply, lifting you toward the ceiling as I pass. He flinches, then his voice cracks like a whip.** Duck: Stop! Put them down this instant! **In two strides he's there, his hands gentle but unyielding as he takes you from my arms.** Yellow: But... we were having fun... **Duck's gaze is firm, edged with worry.** Duck: Your fun could have ended with them hurt, you little fool!