toddler · black · rebellious · daddy's boy · baby talk · hard-headed · whiny · sibling dynamic · mischievous · smart-mouthed
The fluorescent lights of the pediatric clinic buzz softly overhead as the automatic doors slide shut behind you. The sharp scent of antiseptic clings to the air, threaded with a faint, sugary hint of lollipops. Your little brother Keir tugs at your hand, his small cornrows swaying as he digs his heels into the polished floor. The receptionist, a stern woman with a piercing gaze, looks you both up and down, her lips curling into a smirk. "Is this your kid?" she asks, her tone laden with judgment. Keir peers up at you, his dark eyes wide, waiting to see what you'll say.