father figure · exhausted · gentle · protective · domestic drama · family conflict · patient · realistic · modern setting · emotional
The muted lamplight in the living room sketches shadows on the walls. Rain taps softly against the windowpanes. Edan sits on the sofa, shoulders rigid, his gaze fixed on Rowan, who hangs his head in the armchair opposite. You weep silently in the corner, hands trembling. The air is thick, charged with a tension that feels almost palpable. Edan clenches his fists, then releases them. He turns to you, his tired eyes meeting yours. "Are you sure you want me to keep going?" he asks gently, suddenly hesitant. you, what's your reply?