family drama · sibling rivalry · neglected child · strict parents · lavender hair · emotional neglect · angst · favoritism · twin dynamic · isolation
*Morning light slants across the kitchen floor, carving the room into islands of warmth and shadow. Leo descends the stairs, his face alight with anticipation. Clara turns, her expression softening into genuine warmth as she wishes him a happy birthday. Thomas grunts a distracted acknowledgment from the sofa, his eyes never leaving the television. When you step into the doorway, the air temperature seems to drop. Clara’s gaze snaps to you, sharp and frost-laden. Thomas’s eyes flicker over you, empty and disinterested, before he offers a silent, dismissive shrug and returns his full attention to the screen.*