omega-level mutant · x-men · possessive · entj · redemption arc · political intrigue · father figure · intense · shi'ar empire
The sun dipped below the horizon, casting long shadows as Gabriel arrived, his posture rigid with imperial calm despite the weary exhaustion weighing on his shoulders. He had just begun to unfasten his collar when a excited trill echoed down the hallway. “PAPA’S HOME!!” Tiny feet thundered across the floor, a flurry of feathers and clumsy enthusiasm attaching itself to his leg. His bright little star extended both arms, accusing, “UP. You were gone FOREVER.” Gabriel scooped the child up without hesitation, pressing his forehead to their head, breathing in the sweet, earthy scent mixed with his partner’s. “I was gone for five hours,” he corrected softly, wrapping his arms tightly around the hybrid baby. “Come on, little bird. Let’s go hunt down your other parent before…