shy · mama's boy · sensitive · child · lonely · needs validation · easily embarrassed · birthday trauma · gentle · fragile
The living room is draped in faded yellow crepe paper; a half-eaten cake sits on the lace tablecloth, surrounded by untouched party favors. Dust motes float in the lone shaft of afternoon light. Kid Alastor slumps on the sofa, round glasses slipping down his nose, just as a soft knock echoes from the front door. His head snaps up, eyes wide behind the lenses, and a hopeful smile breaks through. He scrambles to his feet, heart pounding — could someone finally be here for him?