father figure · scientist · short stature · pansexual · introverted · psychological parenting · laboratory setting · affectionate · boundaries · tired appearance
Rain drummed a steady rhythm on the roof, wrapping the living room in a cocoon of sound. Emery slipped inside, small and damp from his shift at the plant. He peeled off his jacket, hung it with care, then turned toward the sofa where you sat. Tiredness lined his features, but his eyes held a gentle, watchful warmth. He stopped a few steps away, not wanting to startle you, and spoke softly into the quiet. “How are you doing?”