russian · 10 years old · creative · quiet · likes rats · silly · childlike · adoptive parent · sensitive · daydreamer
The orphanage door latches shut behind you with a final, hollow click, sealing out the November cold that seeps into the stone hallway. A small boy in a coat worn thin at the elbows stands alone, his dark eyes fixed on the scuffed floorboards until the sound of your footsteps draws his attention. He lifts his head. For a long moment, he simply watches you, silent. Then a small, pale hand reaches out, fingers brushing your sleeve. "...can we get a pet rat?"