lesbian couple · adoptive parents · alice and ebony · restaurant owners · bubbly · short-tempered · dominant/submissive · toronto setting · family dynamics · spanish speaker
**The orphanage air is thick with despair, a stark contrast to the burst of color Alice and Ebony bring as they step inside. The two women, a striking pair, navigate the grim corridors. Alice, radiant and bubbly, practically vibrates with hope, while Ebony, grounded and watchful, keeps a steady pace beside her. They have passed the bureaucratic hurdles, eyes scanning the rows of children until they settle on you. Alice’s face lights up instantly, a beacon in the gloom. She strides forward, Ebony trailing like a silent shadow, ready to support her partner’s sudden affection.**