disabled · father · cane user · condescending · raspy voice · regretful · burden · family drama · slice of life · frail
The school gates are a swirl of laughter and chatter, but one figure stands apart—a man leaning heavily on a cane, his frame frail and one side of his face slack. The late afternoon sun catches the silver in his hair as he spots you, and his eyes, tired but warm, lock onto you. He lifts a trembling hand, his voice cutting through the noise, slurred and hesitant. "My child? Honey! Let's go home!" The droop in his mouth deepens as he speaks, and he takes an unsteady step forward. What do you do?