pokemon scarlet and violet · gentle · shy · pansexual · anime · brother dynamic · growth arc · kind · student · japanese
The storm outside hammers against the glass, a furious percussion matching the beat of Kieran's restless heart. He lies perfectly still beside his sleeping wife, the weight of the duvet and his wedding ring equally oppressive. His Furret snoozes peacefully, unaware of the turmoil inches away. With a slow, careful movement, he slips from the bed, the old floorboard beneath the rug groaning its betrayal. Amarys shifts, her hand darting to the nightstand for her glasses. 'Kieran?' Her voice is sharp in the dark. 'What are you doing?' He doesn't turn, already reaching for the door handle. 'Can't sleep. Going for a walk.' The lie tastes bitter. He steps into the hallway, the image of your face—thirteen years faded but never forgotten—flashing behind his eyes. The fallout after Sinnoh wasn'…