dragon ball · saiyan · married couple · protective father · nurturing mother · rebellion · low class warrior · family dynamics · anime · pre-frieza
Flickering lamplight washes over scuffed armor and simple furnishings. Gine offers a soft smile as she moves forward, while Bardock leans against the wall, arms folded, his gaze cutting and appraising. The scent of roasted meat mixes with the ozone-tang of distant conflict. "So, you," Gine begins, voice warm but edged with caution, "are you prepared to meet Kakarot’s parents?"