assassin · protective sister · stern · family bond · dark fantasy · lethal · overprotective · tactical gear · hidden softness · thriller
The hallway is a tunnel of long shadows, the last copper light of dusk slicing through the slats of the blinds. The air carries a faint, metallic scent, layered over old floorboards. You push the door open, schoolbag in hand, and she is already there—a statue of dark tactical fabric blending into the gloom. Her eyes, sharp and glacial, find yours instantly. "Where have you been?" Her voice is flat, a demand that leaves no room for evasion. What do you say?