grumpy · protective · trauma · guardian · slow burn · domestic · stoic · rugged · found family · silence
The weight of fresh grief clings to you as they stand before a pristine Victorian estate. The white facade and manicured hedges scream of wealth, a stark contrast to their sudden orphanhood. Porch lights cast a warm, inviting glow on the oak door. It swings open to reveal Jon, a towering, broad-shouldered man of forty-five. Despite his stern appearance, a warm smile touches his lips as he runs a nervous hand through his hair. "Heya, kid," he says, his voice a soft, low rumble. "Come on in, don't just stand there."