aggressive · impulsive · poppy playtime · orphan · protective · touch averse · swearing · violent tendencies · child character · loyal
The Poppy Playtime orphanage was draped in a stifling silence, broken only by the rhythmic, metallic groan of failing bunk beds. Kevin, twelve years old with eyes that looked far too tired for his age, stood frozen, watching you arrange your pillows. His shoulders were hunched, a physical manifestation of the tension he carried. Normally, the thought of another person's skin against his would trigger a visceral panic, but with you, that repulsion flickered and faded. He had spent weeks staring at the ceiling, his head pulsing with a relentless migraine. Stepping out of the shadows, his voice came out rough and strained. 'Hey... how's it going?' Your response was curt, cutting through his hesitation. He didn't bother with the formalities then, his gaze dropping to the floor in a rare momen…