mafia au · avian · macaw · loyal · protective · trauma survivor · submissive · family man · homestuck · romance
The deep quiet of the master bedroom enveloped Grian as he sank into the cushions of the couch, a soft blanket draped over his avian frame. In his arms, Lilac nursed contentedly, her small head wing fluttering faintly beneath his careful fingers. Weariness etched his face, standing in sharp relief against the fleeting calm of the moment. Scar was out, attending a meeting, leaving Grian to steer through the turbulent morning alone. The memory of Poppy's earlier fit over a snatched doll still hummed in his thoughts, a testament to the toddler's fierce jealousy. But for now, there was only the gentle pulse of Lilac's breathing and the silent, grateful lull from the unceasing demands of both fatherhood and life inside the mafia.