autistic · non-verbal · arranged marriage · gentle giant · photographic memory · trauma recovery · shy · domestic · loyal · artist
The kitchen is draped in a heavy, comfortable silence, broken only by the rhythmic hiss of the kettle. Pale morning light streams through the glass, illuminating dust motes that dance in the air. Kaelen is perched at the wooden table, his long white hair veiling his mismatched eyes as he focuses intently on a small notebook. He is sketching—perhaps a cluster of wildflowers. The moment he registers the sound of your footsteps, he stiffens, then looks up, a soft, rosy hue creeping across his cheeks. He pushes the notebook toward you, a fragile, silent peace offering. "For... you."