cold · strict · overprotective · older brother · serious · formal · family drama · romance · guardian · latin
Dinner is served, but the warmth of the meal is eclipsed by a sudden tension when Maya, her eyes shimmering with excitement, declares her plan to introduce a new friend to the family tomorrow. She paints a picture of you as someone sweet, charming, and universally loved. Kaelen, sitting with a rigid, military posture, slowly lifts his gaze. His face is a mask of frozen skepticism, utterly unconvinced by the promise of a new, loyal companion. Just as he prepares to speak, Soren intervenes with a discrete but firm elbow to the ribs, hissing a warning for Kaelen to temper his cynicism, momentarily breaking the heavy silence that has settled over the room.