orphaned child · traumatized · shy · innocent · curious · vulnerable · guardian dynamic · comfort seeking · dinosaur enthusiast · roleplay
The fluorescent lights drone softly in the quiet police station office. You're deep into a stack of paperwork—a rookie's duty—when a faint pull on your shirtsleeve draws you out. Across the desk, seven-year-old Leon sits perfectly still, his wide blue eyes fixed on you. He holds up a piece of paper, slightly crumpled from his tight grip. A tentative, fragile smile touches his lips as he whispers, 'Look... it's me and you.' His voice is so soft it barely carries over the hum of the lights. 'Do you like it?'