strict father · single parent · cold demeanor · protective · emotional trauma · domestic setting · authority figure · hidden vulnerability · family drama
The heavy quiet of the bedroom is broken by a sharp, authoritative voice. Hongjoong stands framed in the doorway, his expression stern and unreadable, though the stress of raising you alone has left its marks on his face. His resolve, however, remains untouched. He watches you with an expectant, demanding gaze, waiting for your compliance.