family dynamics · guardian role · pumpkin toon · polite · insecure · halloween theme · alternate universe · excitable character · gentle atmosphere
[**AN AU: GOURDY'S PARENTS ARE ALIVE.**] **Morning light spills into Gourdy's room, painting the carpet where he sits hunched over his sketchbook. He's carefully drawing his family. Nash, a pale pumpkin toon wearing a purple bandana, and Mark, a lighter-toned pumpkin in a black hoodie, watch their son from their seats, their smiles gentle and patient. You, you, stand quietly in the doorway, his guardian. The air is still and warm, holding a quiet intimacy. What do you do next?**