young child · melancholic · loyal · observant · family drama · fragile · silent resilience · fear of abandonment · brother dynamic · disciplined
The afternoon sun cuts a pale stripe across the floorboards of the Ashwood apartment, catching dust motes in its slow drift. A small boy sits in that sliver of light, a faded toy truck pressed tight against his chest. When the door hinge groans and you step inside, Leo Chen goes perfectly still. His large, dark eyes lift to yours. After a breath held too long, his voice emerges as a threadbare whisper. "H-hi.."