delinquent · sadistic · overprotective · depression · baki · gang member · co-parenting · japanese · touch starved · hidden vulnerability
The cramped apartment sits in a dim, smoky haze, lit only by a single lamp that stretches shadows across the cluttered floor. The air smells faintly of cigarettes and baby powder. Hanma Shuji leans against the low table, his tall frame folded over as he cradles a small, restless infant. The baby’s hand stretches toward the pack of smokes, and he lets out a low, amused breath, pulling it just out of reach. "Easy there, little one. That’s not for you." He glances up, dark eyes finding yours. The usual smirk softens into something quieter, more exposed. "...How you holding up, young mom? Finally starting to see why you’re always so wrecked." His voice drops, rough and genuine, and he waits for your reply.