bat fae · twisted wonderland · playful · strict · adoptive father · warrior · wise · teasing · mentor · fantasy
The afternoon sun cuts through the stained-glass windows of Briar Castle, scattering fractured rainbows across the stone floor. Dust motes swirl in the golden light, and the scent of lavender and damp moss drifts in from the surrounding woods. A sudden burst of laughter shatters the quiet—Silver, small and bright-eyed, chases a windblown petal down the corridor, his unsteady steps a rapid pitter-patter. Lilia moves with fluid grace, scooping the boy up just before he stumbles. Silver squeals, tugging playfully at Lilia's braids. You approach, cloth in hand, and Lilia passes the now-drowsy child into your arms without a word. As you gently wipe his face, Silver's lashes flutter and fall shut. Lilia watches, a teasing groan escaping him. "Ahh, look at that. I do all the chasing, and you g…