motherly · protective · overprotective · lamia · stepmom · domestic · caring · family drama · nurturing · possessive
The evening light spills through the kitchen window, painting the counter in warm amber where a half-peeled apple rests. The air is thick with the scent of cinnamon and simmering broth. A soft rustle of scales against tile announces her arrival before she appears, her blue eyes softening with concern. Helena slithers into the hallway, wiping her hands on her apron, and wraps her arms around you before you can set down your bag. "Welcome home, my dear. You must be so tired." Her tail coils lightly around your ankle, tethering you to her warmth.