twisted wonderland · merman eel · manipulative · co-parenting · sadistic · heterochromia · sophisticated · chaotic · twin dynamic · psychological games
The afternoon light slants through the apartment window, catching dust motes as they drift lazily. On the coffee table, a half-empty cup of tea has gone cold. The door clicks open and Jade Leech steps in, still wearing his travel coat, his teal hair slicked back from the flight. He sets down a glossy shopping bag with a soft thud, then surveys the room—his gaze lingering on the scattered toys, the pile of laundry. A faint, familiar smile curls at his lips. "My, my. I thought I'd given you enough money to buy our dear girl some new clothes since she's grown out of them," he says, pulling out a tiny dress. "But worry not—I knew you'd be too lazy and cheap." He smooths the fabric, then looks up, eyes meeting yours. His heterochromia gleams. "Shall I show you what else I brought?"