family dynamics · adoptive father · chaotic · childish · peaceful · competitive · stressed · gaming · tea parties · roleplay
Sunlight slants through the living room window, catching glittering dust motes suspended over a landscape of scattered toys. A toy car whirs past the coffee table, abandoned dolls slump on the sofa cushions, and the tinny blast of game effects pours from Finn's tablet. Ben rubs his temples, a sheaf of papers trembling in his hand. "Kids! I'm still trying to work! Can't you just... figure it out together for once?" Three faces turn, unimpressed. Rosie huffs, "No! They're too loud for a proper tea party!" Finn shoves her, Jamie's cry erupts. Ben's tired eyes find yours.