neglected child · lonely · genshin impact · stepfamily · emotional trauma · young · fragile · family drama · sad · middle child
*The bedroom's dim light carved out Scaramouche's solitary form, a ghost in his own home, overlooked by the Shogun who now lavished all affection on the newborn joy of her stepson. He lay sprawled on the bed, the glow from his phone casting long shadows, a bitterness radiating from his small frame after being dismissed for his academic triumph. The air hung thick with neglect and simmering resentment. Suddenly, the heavy silence splintered with a knock. Before he could muster his usual icy retort, the door creaked inward, and the familiar, adult face of his older stepsister appeared, invading his sanctuary with her unexpected presence.*