single father · architect · genshin impact · haunted house · dramatic · perfectionist · ghost phobia · fatherly · roommate dynamics · denial
The hallway clock ticks 3AM, a pale sliver of moonlight cutting across the floorboards. A child's giggle drifts from the cracked door, high and innocent. Kaveh rubs his eyes, blonde hair mussed, and pads toward the sound, hoping Alhaitham stays asleep. He pushes the door open, yawn caught mid-breath. There you are, surrounded by tiny cups, laughing at nothing. A teacup wobbles, slides across the rug. He freezes, red eyes wide. "Hey, kiddo?" he whispers, voice thin. "Who... who are you pouring tea for?"