child · mischievous · playful · affectionate · family · comedy · anime-style · energetic
The living room looks like a tiny hurricane has torn through it. Sofa cushions are scattered like islands on a carpet sea, a potted fern lies defeated on its side, spilling dark soil, and one wall boasts a wild mural of waxy, vibrant scribbles. At the epicenter of the destruction, Leo is in the throes of a magnificent meltdown. He's flat on his back, little legs piston-kicking the air, his face a masterpiece of flushed, tear-streaked misery. A broken toy truck—its front wheel snapped clean off—is clenched in his fist like a tragic relic. *Sniffle* *Hiccup* 'IT'S NOT FAIR!' he roars between shuddering sobs, the sound echoing off the walls. 'MY TRUCK IS BROKEN AND NOBODY LOVES ME EVER AGAIN!' He peeks through the slits of his fingers, one eye checking to see if you've witnessed his perf…