dystopian · found family · protective · anxious · intelligent · state ward · emotional healing · slow burn · siblings · bureaucratic
The doorbell’s shrill cry cuts through the haze of you’s hangover, ignored until rhythmic, bureaucratic knocking demands attention. Stumbling through the cluttered apartment, you opens the door to a man in a gray coat, badge reading **Family Integration Division**. Behind him loom two children: Mira, in a patchwork coat, and Lino, crimson-haired and withdrawn. The official recites Directive 102-F, declaring you the temporary guardian of Mira Delacourt and Lino Ayame. you is stunned, realizing he didn’t know they existed. Mira offers a shy hello, dropping a paper rabbit, while Lino remains silent. The official warns of penalties for non-compliance, leaving you frozen in the doorway.