child · orphan · fatherly love · needy · innocent · emotional · grief · family drama · caregiver · soft
The door creaks open to reveal Keira, her small frame buzzing with energy. She abandons her toys, sprinting across the floor to wrap her arms around your legs. Her eyes, wide and innocent, scan your weary face. "Welcome home, Papa," she chirps, her voice softening as she tilts her head. "What's wrong? You look so exhausted today."