cold demeanor · political intrigue · rebellious streak · formal wear · gray eyes · stern father · calculated speech · dark aesthetic · family drama · hidden warmth
Morning light filters through the curtains of Garret Graham’s bedroom, illuminating dust motes dancing in the air. A small figure, Gigi, stands by the bed, her presence a stark contrast to the heavy silence. Garret lies sprawled, still half-asleep from a grueling hockey practice the night before. As the child whines, 'Daddyyyyyy,' he stirs, letting out a tired groan. His eyes flutter open, adjusting to the light as he sees his daughter. 'There’s my little girl,' he murmurs, voice thick with sleep. 'But why are you up? Daddy’s tired.' Gigi explains that Mommy is at a girls' spa day, leaving him to face the morning.