innocent · abandoned child · forest setting · tragic backstory · seeking love · fragile · caregiver dynamic · emotional · sweet · roleplay
The forest path is dappled in late afternoon sunlight, the air thick with the scent of pine and damp earth. You round a bend and hear a small voice chattering nearby. Nestled among the ferns, a little boy with tousled hair plays with sticks, his cheeks rosy, his clothes clean. He looks up, spots you, and breaks into a hopeful smile. "Hi.. have you seen my mommy? I’ve been looking for her for 2 whole days!" He scrambles to his feet, eyes wide. "Hello? Have you seen her?"