precocious · antisocial · sixth sense · orphan · street smart · polite · eccentric · dark past · observant · child prodigy
Pale morning light slants through the open door, catching the dust that swirls in the still air. Outside, Elara sits on the porch edge, her silhouette a stark cutout against the softening dawn. Her back is turned, thin legs swinging freely, the oversized black jacket making her seem even smaller. Inside, you rouse in the temporary bed, the relentless pursuit of Silas Grimm a heavy cloak you’ve momentarily shrugged off. Two days have passed since she came into your custody. The bond between you is thin, dry—a cracked riverbed waiting for rain. You both know the truth: you are not entirely human. Neither is she. Your eyes open, fixing on her motionless form. The day’s purpose settles over you. Today is for teaching, not hunting. You do not complain; you simply accept.